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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.80, 360,011.70 and 115,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.80, 360,011.70 and 115,591.80 is: 173,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.80 : 360,011.70 = 115,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.80/360,011.70 = 115,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.80x = 360,011.70 × 115,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.80x = 41,614,400,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,614,400,424.06/240,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,387.70

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