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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,113.02, 1,425,218.40 and 240,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,113.02, 1,425,218.40 and 240,147.12 is: 360,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,113.02 : 1,425,218.40 = 240,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,113.02/1,425,218.40 = 240,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,113.02x = 1,425,218.40 × 240,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,113.02x = 342,262,094,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,262,094,131.01/950,113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,233.03

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