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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,002.40, 360,003.60 and 151,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,002.40, 360,003.60 and 151,647.60 is: 227,471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,002.40 : 360,003.60 = 151,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,002.40/360,003.60 = 151,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,002.40x = 360,003.60 × 151,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,002.40x = 54,593,681,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593,681,931.36/240,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,471.40

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