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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,153.66, 360,222.29 and 113,854.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,153.66, 360,222.29 and 113,854.41 is: 170,777.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,153.66 : 360,222.29 = 113,854.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,153.66/360,222.29 = 113,854.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,153.66x = 360,222.29 × 113,854.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,153.66x = 41,012,896,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,012,896,154.48/240,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,777.73

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