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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,137.02, 1,425,254.40 and 240,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,137.02, 1,425,254.40 and 240,171.12 is: 360,269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,137.02 : 1,425,254.40 = 240,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,137.02/1,425,254.40 = 240,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,137.02x = 1,425,254.40 × 240,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,137.02x = 342,304,945,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,304,945,532.93/950,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,269.03

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