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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,229.98, 360,122.10 and 113,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,229.98, 360,122.10 and 113,929.29 is: 170,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,229.98 : 360,122.10 = 113,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,229.98/360,122.10 = 113,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,229.98x = 360,122.10 × 113,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,229.98x = 41,028,455,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,028,455,166.31/240,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,788.24

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