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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,002.10, 360,003.15 and 236,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,002.10, 360,003.15 and 236,502.90 is: 354,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,002.10 : 360,003.15 = 236,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,002.10/360,003.15 = 236,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,002.10x = 360,003.15 × 236,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,002.10x = 85,141,788,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,141,788,984.14/240,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,754.35

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