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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,849.18, 361,285.29 and 116,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,849.18, 361,285.29 and 116,294.94 is: 174,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,849.18 : 361,285.29 = 116,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,849.18/361,285.29 = 116,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,849.18x = 361,285.29 × 116,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,849.18x = 42,015,651,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015,651,123.43/240,849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,447.97

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