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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,351.31, 360,211.60 and 176,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,351.31, 360,211.60 and 176,874.31 is: 265,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,351.31 : 360,211.60 = 176,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,351.31/360,211.60 = 176,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,351.31x = 360,211.60 × 176,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,351.31x = 63,712,178,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,712,178,204.00/240,351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,079.39

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