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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,016.40, 360,024.60 and 235,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,016.40, 360,024.60 and 235,869.20 is: 353,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,016.40 : 360,024.60 = 235,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,016.40/360,024.60 = 235,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,016.40x = 360,024.60 × 235,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,016.40x = 84,918,714,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,918,714,382.32/240,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,803.80

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