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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,561.81, 360,604.58 and 113,978.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,561.81, 360,604.58 and 113,978.25 is: 170,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,561.81 : 360,604.58 = 113,978.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,561.81/360,604.58 = 113,978.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,561.81x = 360,604.58 × 113,978.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,561.81x = 41,101,078,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,101,078,400.49/240,561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,854.54

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