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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,003.40, 360,005.10 and 173,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,003.40, 360,005.10 and 173,907.40 is: 260,861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,003.40 : 360,005.10 = 173,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,003.40/360,005.10 = 173,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,003.40x = 360,005.10 × 173,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,003.40x = 62,607,550,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,607,550,927.74/240,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,861.10

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