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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,378.76, 360,415.50 and 127,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,378.76, 360,415.50 and 127,989.64 is: 191,903.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,378.76 : 360,415.50 = 127,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,378.76/360,415.50 = 127,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,378.76x = 360,415.50 × 127,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,378.76x = 46,129,450,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,129,450,095.42/240,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,903.19

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