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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,004.80, 360,007.20 and 200,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,004.80, 360,007.20 and 200,638.80 is: 300,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,004.80 : 360,007.20 = 200,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,004.80/360,007.20 = 200,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,004.80x = 360,007.20 × 200,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,004.80x = 72,231,412,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,231,412,599.36/240,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,958.20

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