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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,105.43, 1,425,207.15 and 240,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,105.43, 1,425,207.15 and 240,139.62 is: 360,221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,105.43 : 1,425,207.15 = 240,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,105.43/1,425,207.15 = 240,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,105.43x = 1,425,207.15 × 240,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,105.43x = 342,248,703,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,248,703,422.28/950,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,221.82

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