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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,606, 360,742.68 and 173,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,606, 360,742.68 and 173,179.44 is: 259,649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,606 : 360,742.68 = 173,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,606/360,742.68 = 173,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,606x = 360,742.68 × 173,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,606x = 62,473,215,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473,215,306.50/240,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,649.45

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