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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,015.40, 360,023.10 and 218,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,015.40, 360,023.10 and 218,242.60 is: 327,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,015.40 : 360,023.10 = 218,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,015.40/360,023.10 = 218,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,015.40x = 360,023.10 × 218,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,015.40x = 78,572,377,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,572,377,404.06/240,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,363.90

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