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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,118.20, 1,425,177.46 and 240,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,118.20, 1,425,177.46 and 240,148.28 is: 360,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,118.20 : 1,425,177.46 = 240,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,118.20/1,425,177.46 = 240,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,118.20x = 1,425,177.46 × 240,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,118.20x = 342,253,915,713.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,253,915,713.77/950,118.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,222.46

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