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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,863.31, 361,626.66 and 122,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,863.31, 361,626.66 and 122,617.08 is: 184,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,863.31 : 361,626.66 = 122,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,863.31/361,626.66 = 122,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,863.31x = 361,626.66 × 122,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,863.31x = 44,341,605,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,605,099.35/240,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,094.48

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