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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,012.40, 360,018.60 and 177,804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,012.40, 360,018.60 and 177,804.40 is: 266,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,012.40 : 360,018.60 = 177,804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,012.40/360,018.60 = 177,804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,012.40x = 360,018.60 × 177,804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,012.40x = 64,012,891,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,012,891,161.84/240,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,706.60

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