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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,410.35, 360,296.98 and 127,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,410.35, 360,296.98 and 127,848.19 is: 191,602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,410.35 : 360,296.98 = 127,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,410.35/360,296.98 = 127,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,410.35x = 360,296.98 × 127,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,410.35x = 46,063,316,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,316,755.47/240,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,602.89

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