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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,679.05, 361,026.93 and 114,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,679.05, 361,026.93 and 114,254.16 is: 171,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,679.05 : 361,026.93 = 114,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,679.05/361,026.93 = 114,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,679.05x = 361,026.93 × 114,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,679.05x = 41,248,828,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248,828,624.53/240,679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,385.21

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