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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,309.26, 360,148.56 and 176,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,309.26, 360,148.56 and 176,832.16 is: 265,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,309.26 : 360,148.56 = 176,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,309.26/360,148.56 = 176,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,309.26x = 360,148.56 × 176,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,309.26x = 63,685,849,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,685,849,242.71/240,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,016.20

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