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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.80, 360,011.70 and 177,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.80, 360,011.70 and 177,022.20 is: 265,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.80 : 360,011.70 = 177,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.80/360,011.70 = 177,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.80x = 360,011.70 × 177,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.80x = 63,730,063,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,730,063,159.74/240,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,533.30

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