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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,362.28, 360,227.88 and 176,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,362.28, 360,227.88 and 176,885.16 is: 265,095.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,362.28 : 360,227.88 = 176,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,362.28/360,227.88 = 176,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,362.28x = 360,227.88 × 176,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,362.28x = 63,718,966,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,718,966,190.26/240,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,095.53

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