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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,227.10, 360,340.65 and 236,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,227.10, 360,340.65 and 236,727.90 is: 355,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,227.10 : 360,340.65 = 236,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,227.10/360,340.65 = 236,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,227.10x = 360,340.65 × 236,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,227.10x = 85,302,685,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302,685,359.14/240,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,091.85

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