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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,971.28, 361,580.85 and 114,754.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,971.28, 361,580.85 and 114,754.65 is: 172,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,971.28 : 361,580.85 = 114,754.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,971.28/361,580.85 = 114,754.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,971.28x = 361,580.85 × 114,754.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,971.28x = 41,493,083,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,083,888.45/240,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,190.99

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