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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,183.42, 359,983.80 and 176,412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,183.42, 359,983.80 and 176,412.22 is: 264,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,183.42 : 359,983.80 = 176,412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,183.42/359,983.80 = 176,412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,183.42x = 359,983.80 × 176,412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,183.42x = 63,505,541,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,505,541,322.04/240,183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,404.35

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