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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,305.58, 360,235.35 and 114,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,305.58, 360,235.35 and 114,005.16 is: 170,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,305.58 : 360,235.35 = 114,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,305.58/360,235.35 = 114,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,305.58x = 360,235.35 × 114,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,305.58x = 41,068,688,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068,688,714.41/240,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,901.94

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