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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,014.40, 360,021.60 and 213,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,014.40, 360,021.60 and 213,057.60 is: 319,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,014.40 : 360,021.60 = 213,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,014.40/360,021.60 = 213,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,014.40x = 360,021.60 × 213,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,014.40x = 76,705,338,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,705,338,044.16/240,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,586.40

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