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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,191.08, 359,995.28 and 176,419.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,191.08, 359,995.28 and 176,419.89 is: 264,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,191.08 : 359,995.28 = 176,419.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,191.08/359,995.28 = 176,419.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,191.08x = 359,995.28 × 176,419.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,191.08x = 63,510,326,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510,326,816.02/240,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,415.85

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