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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,296.91, 360,437.27 and 113,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,296.91, 360,437.27 and 113,997.66 is: 170,992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,296.91 : 360,437.27 = 113,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,296.91/360,437.27 = 113,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,296.91x = 360,437.27 × 113,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,296.91x = 41,089,004,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,004,786.80/240,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,992.65

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