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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,181.79, 360,264.51 and 113,882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,181.79, 360,264.51 and 113,882.54 is: 170,819.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,181.79 : 360,264.51 = 113,882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,181.79/360,264.51 = 113,882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,181.79x = 360,264.51 × 113,882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,181.79x = 41,027,835,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,835,669.33/240,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,819.93

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