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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,368.55, 360,447.63 and 114,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,368.55, 360,447.63 and 114,044.82 is: 171,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,368.55 : 360,447.63 = 114,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,368.55/360,447.63 = 114,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,368.55x = 360,447.63 × 114,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,368.55x = 41,107,185,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,107,185,082.78/240,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,017.32

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