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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,579.56, 360,631.20 and 113,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,579.56, 360,631.20 and 113,996 is: 170,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,579.56 : 360,631.20 = 113,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,579.56/360,631.20 = 113,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,579.56x = 360,631.20 × 113,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,579.56x = 41,110,514,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110,514,275.20/240,579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,881.16

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