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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,851.68, 361,289.04 and 116,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,851.68, 361,289.04 and 116,297.44 is: 174,451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,851.68 : 361,289.04 = 116,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,851.68/361,289.04 = 116,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,851.68x = 361,289.04 × 116,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,851.68x = 42,016,990,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016,990,452.06/240,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,451.72

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