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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.80, 360,011.70 and 236,508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.80, 360,011.70 and 236,508.60 is: 354,762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.80 : 360,011.70 = 236,508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.80/360,011.70 = 236,508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.80x = 360,011.70 × 236,508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.80x = 85,145,863,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,145,863,150.62/240,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,762.90

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