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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,003.80, 360,005.70 and 177,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,003.80, 360,005.70 and 177,795.80 is: 266,693.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,003.80 : 360,005.70 = 177,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,003.80/360,005.70 = 177,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,003.80x = 360,005.70 × 177,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,003.80x = 64,007,501,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,007,501,436.06/240,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,693.70

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