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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,008.40, 360,012.60 and 150,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,008.40, 360,012.60 and 150,973.20 is: 226,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,008.40 : 360,012.60 = 150,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,008.40/360,012.60 = 150,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,008.40x = 360,012.60 × 150,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,008.40x = 54,352,254,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352,254,262.32/240,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,459.80

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