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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,284.19, 360,531.78 and 114,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,284.19, 360,531.78 and 114,015.72 is: 171,073.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,284.19 : 360,531.78 = 114,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,284.19/360,531.78 = 114,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,284.19x = 360,531.78 × 114,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,284.19x = 41,106,290,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,106,290,479.58/240,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,073.64

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