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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,227.40, 360,341.10 and 122,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,227.40, 360,341.10 and 122,129.40 is: 183,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,227.40 : 360,341.10 = 122,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,227.40/360,341.10 = 122,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,227.40x = 360,341.10 × 122,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,227.40x = 44,008,242,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008,242,338.34/240,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,194.10

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