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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.40, 360,011.10 and 150,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.40, 360,011.10 and 150,972.20 is: 226,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.40 : 360,011.10 = 150,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.40/360,011.10 = 150,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.40x = 360,011.10 × 150,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.40x = 54,351,667,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,351,667,791.42/240,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,458.30

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