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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,022.40, 360,033.60 and 194,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,022.40, 360,033.60 and 194,921.60 is: 292,382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,022.40 : 360,033.60 = 194,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,022.40/360,033.60 = 194,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,022.40x = 360,033.60 × 194,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,022.40x = 70,178,325,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178,325,365.76/240,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,382.40

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