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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,321.82, 360,588.12 and 114,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,321.82, 360,588.12 and 114,053.26 is: 171,129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,321.82 : 360,588.12 = 114,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,321.82/360,588.12 = 114,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,321.82x = 360,588.12 × 114,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,321.82x = 41,126,250,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126,250,603.27/240,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,129.91

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