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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,286.69, 360,578.27 and 122,042.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,286.69, 360,578.27 and 122,042.89 is: 183,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,286.69 : 360,578.27 = 122,042.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,286.69/360,578.27 = 122,042.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,286.69x = 360,578.27 × 122,042.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,286.69x = 44,006,014,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006,014,142.00/240,286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,139.62

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