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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,006.11, 359,227.91 and 176,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,006.11, 359,227.91 and 176,801.40 is: 264,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,006.11 : 359,227.91 = 176,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,006.11/359,227.91 = 176,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,006.11x = 359,227.91 × 176,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,006.11x = 63,511,997,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511,997,849.08/240,006.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,626.59

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