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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,847.68, 361,283.04 and 116,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,847.68, 361,283.04 and 116,293.44 is: 174,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,847.68 : 361,283.04 = 116,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,847.68/361,283.04 = 116,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,847.68x = 361,283.04 × 116,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,847.68x = 42,014,847,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014,847,535.26/240,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,445.72

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