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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,093.50, 1,149,140.25 and 240,781.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,093.50, 1,149,140.25 and 240,781.50 is: 361,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,093.50 : 1,149,140.25 = 240,781.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,093.50/1,149,140.25 = 240,781.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,093.50x = 1,149,140.25 × 240,781.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,093.50x = 276,691,713,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,691,713,105.38/766,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,172.25

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