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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,830.16, 361,467 and 122,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,830.16, 361,467 and 122,586 is: 183,991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,830.16 : 361,467 = 122,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,830.16/361,467 = 122,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,830.16x = 361,467 × 122,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,830.16x = 44,310,793,662
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,310,793,662/240,830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,991.88

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