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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,168.71, 360,259.25 and 113,779.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,168.71, 360,259.25 and 113,779.35 is: 170,671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,168.71 : 360,259.25 = 113,779.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,168.71/360,259.25 = 113,779.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,168.71x = 360,259.25 × 113,779.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,168.71x = 40,990,062,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,990,062,727.59/240,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,671.95

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