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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,691.32, 361,386.90 and 177,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,691.32, 361,386.90 and 177,705.72 is: 266,816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,691.32 : 361,386.90 = 177,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,691.32/361,386.90 = 177,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,691.32x = 361,386.90 × 177,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,691.32x = 64,220,519,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,220,519,263.07/240,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,816.93

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