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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,112.02, 1,425,216.90 and 240,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,112.02, 1,425,216.90 and 240,146.12 is: 360,231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,112.02 : 1,425,216.90 = 240,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,112.02/1,425,216.90 = 240,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,112.02x = 1,425,216.90 × 240,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,112.02x = 342,260,308,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,260,308,693.43/950,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,231.53

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