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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,006.90, 360,010.35 and 218,234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,006.90, 360,010.35 and 218,234.10 is: 327,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,006.90 : 360,010.35 = 218,234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,006.90/360,010.35 = 218,234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,006.90x = 360,010.35 × 218,234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,006.90x = 78,566,534,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,566,534,722.94/240,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,351.15

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