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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,680.05, 361,028.43 and 114,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,680.05, 361,028.43 and 114,255.16 is: 171,386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,680.05 : 361,028.43 = 114,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,680.05/361,028.43 = 114,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,680.05x = 361,028.43 × 114,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,680.05x = 41,249,361,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,249,361,034.20/240,680.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,386.71

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