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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,006.40, 360,009.60 and 228,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,006.40, 360,009.60 and 228,342.40 is: 342,513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,006.40 : 360,009.60 = 228,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,006.40/360,009.60 = 228,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,006.40x = 360,009.60 × 228,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,006.40x = 82,205,456,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,205,456,087.04/240,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,513.60

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