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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,281.69, 360,528.03 and 114,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,281.69, 360,528.03 and 114,013.22 is: 171,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,281.69 : 360,528.03 = 114,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,281.69/360,528.03 = 114,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,281.69x = 360,528.03 × 114,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,281.69x = 41,104,959,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104,959,797.92/240,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,069.88

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