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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,170.72, 360,262.24 and 113,781.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,170.72, 360,262.24 and 113,781.36 is: 170,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,170.72 : 360,262.24 = 113,781.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,170.72/360,262.24 = 113,781.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,170.72x = 360,262.24 × 113,781.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,170.72x = 40,991,127,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,991,127,623.85/240,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,674.96

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