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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,145.30, 1,425,217.94 and 240,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,145.30, 1,425,217.94 and 240,173.33 is: 360,260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,145.30 : 1,425,217.94 = 240,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,145.30/1,425,217.94 = 240,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,145.30x = 1,425,217.94 × 240,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,145.30x = 342,299,345,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,299,345,911.63/950,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,260.00

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