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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,832.83, 361,473.42 and 122,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,832.83, 361,473.42 and 122,592.68 is: 184,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,832.83 : 361,473.42 = 122,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,832.83/361,473.42 = 122,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,832.83x = 361,473.42 × 122,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,832.83x = 44,313,995,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,313,995,306.57/240,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,003.13

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