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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,195.62, 360,002.07 and 176,424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,195.62, 360,002.07 and 176,424.41 is: 264,422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,195.62 : 360,002.07 = 176,424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,195.62/360,002.07 = 176,424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,195.62x = 360,002.07 × 176,424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,195.62x = 63,513,150,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,513,150,998.52/240,195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,422.61

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