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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,858, 361,373.88 and 128,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,858, 361,373.88 and 128,419.92 is: 192,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,858 : 361,373.88 = 128,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,858/361,373.88 = 128,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,858x = 361,373.88 × 128,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,858x = 46,407,604,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407,604,759.69/240,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,676.20

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