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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,609.60, 360,914.40 and 172,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,609.60, 360,914.40 and 172,958.40 is: 259,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,609.60 : 360,914.40 = 172,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,609.60/360,914.40 = 172,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,609.60x = 360,914.40 × 172,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,609.60x = 62,423,177,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,423,177,160.96/240,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,437.60

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