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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,605.69, 360,670.37 and 114,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,605.69, 360,670.37 and 114,022.13 is: 170,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,605.69 : 360,670.37 = 114,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,605.69/360,670.37 = 114,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,605.69x = 360,670.37 × 114,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,605.69x = 41,124,401,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,124,401,441.83/240,605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,920.32

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