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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,329.23, 360,178.38 and 176,852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,329.23, 360,178.38 and 176,852.16 is: 265,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,329.23 : 360,178.38 = 176,852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,329.23/360,178.38 = 176,852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,329.23x = 360,178.38 × 176,852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,329.23x = 63,698,324,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,698,324,488.30/240,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,046.10

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