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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,513.38, 360,665.85 and 114,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,513.38, 360,665.85 and 114,190.10 is: 171,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,513.38 : 360,665.85 = 114,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,513.38/360,665.85 = 114,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,513.38x = 360,665.85 × 114,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,513.38x = 41,184,469,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,469,478.09/240,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,235.67

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