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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,033.60, 360,050.40 and 195,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,033.60, 360,050.40 and 195,710.40 is: 293,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,033.60 : 360,050.40 = 195,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,033.60/360,050.40 = 195,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,033.60x = 360,050.40 × 195,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,033.60x = 70,465,607,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,465,607,804.16/240,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,565.60

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