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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,127.24, 360,295.35 and 113,855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,127.24, 360,295.35 and 113,855.94 is: 170,833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,127.24 : 360,295.35 = 113,855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,127.24/360,295.35 = 113,855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,127.24x = 360,295.35 × 113,855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,127.24x = 41,021,765,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,021,765,751.88/240,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,833.45

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