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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,015.10, 360,022.65 and 236,515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,015.10, 360,022.65 and 236,515.90 is: 354,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,015.10 : 360,022.65 = 236,515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,015.10/360,022.65 = 236,515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,015.10x = 360,022.65 × 236,515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,015.10x = 85,151,081,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151,081,085.14/240,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,773.85

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