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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,848.68, 361,284.54 and 116,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,848.68, 361,284.54 and 116,294.44 is: 174,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,848.68 : 361,284.54 = 116,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,848.68/361,284.54 = 116,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,848.68x = 361,284.54 × 116,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,848.68x = 42,015,383,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015,383,259.96/240,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,447.22

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