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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,291.68, 360,220.17 and 113,853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,291.68, 360,220.17 and 113,853.38 is: 170,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,291.68 : 360,220.17 = 113,853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,291.68/360,220.17 = 113,853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,291.68x = 360,220.17 × 113,853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,291.68x = 41,012,283,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,012,283,898.67/240,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,677.09

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