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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,031.20, 359,708.72 and 183,653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,031.20, 359,708.72 and 183,653.04 is: 275,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,031.20 : 359,708.72 = 183,653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,031.20/359,708.72 = 183,653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,031.20x = 359,708.72 × 183,653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,031.20x = 66,061,599,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,061,599,942.51/240,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,220.89

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