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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,675.98, 361,022.35 and 114,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,675.98, 361,022.35 and 114,251.10 is: 171,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,675.98 : 361,022.35 = 114,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,675.98/361,022.35 = 114,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,675.98x = 361,022.35 × 114,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,675.98x = 41,247,200,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,200,326.46/240,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,380.63

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