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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,180.38, 359,979.26 and 176,409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,180.38, 359,979.26 and 176,409.19 is: 264,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,180.38 : 359,979.26 = 176,409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,180.38/359,979.26 = 176,409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,180.38x = 359,979.26 × 176,409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,180.38x = 63,503,650,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,503,650,729.78/240,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,399.82

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