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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,010.40, 360,015.60 and 150,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,010.40, 360,015.60 and 150,975.20 is: 226,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,010.40 : 360,015.60 = 150,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,010.40/360,015.60 = 150,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,010.40x = 360,015.60 × 150,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,010.40x = 54,353,427,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353,427,213.12/240,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,462.80

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