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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,535.24, 360,795.42 and 114,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,535.24, 360,795.42 and 114,266.38 is: 171,396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,535.24 : 360,795.42 = 114,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,535.24/360,795.42 = 114,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,535.24x = 360,795.42 × 114,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,535.24x = 41,226,786,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,786,563.98/240,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,396.04

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