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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,707.24, 332,031.30 and 177,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,707.24, 332,031.30 and 177,209 is: 244,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,707.24 : 332,031.30 = 177,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,707.24/332,031.30 = 177,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,707.24x = 332,031.30 × 177,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,707.24x = 58,838,934,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,838,934,641.70/240,707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,441.90

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