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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,014.60, 360,021.90 and 236,515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,014.60, 360,021.90 and 236,515.40 is: 354,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,014.60 : 360,021.90 = 236,515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,014.60/360,021.90 = 236,515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,014.60x = 360,021.90 × 236,515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,014.60x = 85,150,723,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150,723,687.26/240,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,773.10

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