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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,968.28, 361,576.35 and 114,751.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,968.28, 361,576.35 and 114,751.65 is: 172,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,968.28 : 361,576.35 = 114,751.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,968.28/361,576.35 = 114,751.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,968.28x = 361,576.35 × 114,751.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,968.28x = 41,491,482,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491,482,763.48/240,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,186.49

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