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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,676.55, 361,023.18 and 114,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,676.55, 361,023.18 and 114,251.66 is: 171,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,676.55 : 361,023.18 = 114,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,676.55/361,023.18 = 114,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,676.55x = 361,023.18 × 114,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,676.55x = 41,247,495,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,495,808.36/240,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,381.45

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