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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.90, 360,011.85 and 173,652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.90, 360,011.85 and 173,652.70 is: 260,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.90 : 360,011.85 = 173,652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.90/360,011.85 = 173,652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.90x = 360,011.85 × 173,652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.90x = 62,517,029,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517,029,784.50/240,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,479.05

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