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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,475.43, 360,712.81 and 96,446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,475.43, 360,712.81 and 96,446.23 is: 144,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,475.43 : 360,712.81 = 96,446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,475.43/360,712.81 = 96,446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,475.43x = 360,712.81 × 96,446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,475.43x = 34,789,389,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,789,389,855.98/240,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,669.21

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