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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,001.30, 360,001.95 and 236,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,001.30, 360,001.95 and 236,502.10 is: 354,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,001.30 : 360,001.95 = 236,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,001.30/360,001.95 = 236,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,001.30x = 360,001.95 × 236,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,001.30x = 85,141,217,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,141,217,179.10/240,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,753.15

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