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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,010.90, 360,016.35 and 173,310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,010.90, 360,016.35 and 173,310.10 is: 259,965.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,010.90 : 360,016.35 = 173,310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,010.90/360,016.35 = 173,310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,010.90x = 360,016.35 × 173,310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,010.90x = 62,394,469,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394,469,620.14/240,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,965.15

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