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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,034.20, 359,713.26 and 183,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,034.20, 359,713.26 and 183,656.04 is: 275,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,034.20 : 359,713.26 = 183,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,034.20/359,713.26 = 183,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,034.20x = 359,713.26 × 183,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,034.20x = 66,063,512,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,063,512,867.09/240,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,225.42

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