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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,030.20, 359,707.22 and 183,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,030.20, 359,707.22 and 183,652.04 is: 275,219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,030.20 : 359,707.22 = 183,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,030.20/359,707.22 = 183,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,030.20x = 359,707.22 × 183,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,030.20x = 66,060,964,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,060,964,755.73/240,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,219.39

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