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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,139.08, 1,425,257.46 and 240,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,139.08, 1,425,257.46 and 240,173.12 is: 360,272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,139.08 : 1,425,257.46 = 240,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,139.08/1,425,257.46 = 240,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,139.08x = 1,425,257.46 × 240,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,139.08x = 342,308,530,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,308,530,971.48/950,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,272.03

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