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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,019.60, 360,029.40 and 236,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,019.60, 360,029.40 and 236,520.40 is: 354,780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,019.60 : 360,029.40 = 236,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,019.60/360,029.40 = 236,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,019.60x = 360,029.40 × 236,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,019.60x = 85,154,297,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,154,297,699.76/240,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,780.60

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