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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,862.81, 361,625.91 and 122,616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,862.81, 361,625.91 and 122,616.58 is: 184,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,862.81 : 361,625.91 = 122,616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,862.81/361,625.91 = 122,616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,862.81x = 361,625.91 × 122,616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,862.81x = 44,341,332,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,332,323.59/240,862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,093.73

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