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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,849.68, 361,286.04 and 116,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,849.68, 361,286.04 and 116,295.44 is: 174,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,849.68 : 361,286.04 = 116,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,849.68/361,286.04 = 116,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,849.68x = 361,286.04 × 116,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,849.68x = 42,015,918,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015,918,987.66/240,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,448.72

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