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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,286.44, 360,577.89 and 122,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,286.44, 360,577.89 and 122,042.64 is: 183,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,286.44 : 360,577.89 = 122,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,286.44/360,577.89 = 122,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,286.44x = 360,577.89 × 122,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,286.44x = 44,005,877,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,877,621.23/240,286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,139.25

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