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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,229.40, 360,344.10 and 122,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,229.40, 360,344.10 and 122,131.40 is: 183,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,229.40 : 360,344.10 = 122,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,229.40/360,344.10 = 122,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,229.40x = 360,344.10 × 122,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,229.40x = 44,009,329,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009,329,414.74/240,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,197.10

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