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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,002.30, 360,003.45 and 236,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,002.30, 360,003.45 and 236,503.10 is: 354,754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,002.30 : 360,003.45 = 236,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,002.30/360,003.45 = 236,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,002.30x = 360,003.45 × 236,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,002.30x = 85,141,931,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,141,931,935.70/240,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,754.65

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