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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,580.56, 360,632.70 and 113,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,580.56, 360,632.70 and 113,997 is: 170,882.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,580.56 : 360,632.70 = 113,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,580.56/360,632.70 = 113,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,580.56x = 360,632.70 × 113,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,580.56x = 41,111,045,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,111,045,901.90/240,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,882.66

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