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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,003.60, 360,005.40 and 236,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,003.60, 360,005.40 and 236,504.40 is: 354,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,003.60 : 360,005.40 = 236,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,003.60/360,005.40 = 236,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,003.60x = 360,005.40 × 236,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,003.60x = 85,142,861,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,142,861,123.76/240,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,756.60

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