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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,005.40, 360,008.10 and 177,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,005.40, 360,008.10 and 177,797.40 is: 266,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,005.40 : 360,008.10 = 177,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,005.40/360,008.10 = 177,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,005.40x = 360,008.10 × 177,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,005.40x = 64,008,504,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,008,504,158.94/240,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,696.10

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