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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,013.12, 359,238.40 and 176,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,013.12, 359,238.40 and 176,808.40 is: 264,637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,013.12 : 359,238.40 = 176,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,013.12/359,238.40 = 176,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,013.12x = 359,238.40 × 176,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,013.12x = 63,516,366,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,516,366,722.56/240,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,637.06

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