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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,033.70, 359,712.51 and 183,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,033.70, 359,712.51 and 183,655.54 is: 275,224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,033.70 : 359,712.51 = 183,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,033.70/359,712.51 = 183,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,033.70x = 359,712.51 × 183,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,033.70x = 66,063,195,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,063,195,268.81/240,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,224.67

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