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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,985.56, 360,987.48 and 114,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,985.56, 360,987.48 and 114,241.64 is: 171,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,985.56 : 360,987.48 = 114,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,985.56/360,987.48 = 114,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,985.56x = 360,987.48 × 114,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,985.56x = 41,239,801,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,239,801,734.67/240,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,129.76

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