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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,673.54, 361,018.68 and 114,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,673.54, 361,018.68 and 114,248.65 is: 171,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,673.54 : 361,018.68 = 114,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,673.54/361,018.68 = 114,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,673.54x = 361,018.68 × 114,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,673.54x = 41,245,897,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,245,897,979.39/240,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,376.95

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