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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,666, 360,882.06 and 120,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,666, 360,882.06 and 120,671.38 is: 180,948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,666 : 360,882.06 = 120,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,666/360,882.06 = 120,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,666x = 360,882.06 × 120,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,666x = 43,548,136,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,548,136,197.44/240,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,948.44

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