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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,287.58, 360,377.91 and 69,471.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,287.58, 360,377.91 and 69,471.99 is: 104,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,287.58 : 360,377.91 = 69,471.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,287.58/360,377.91 = 69,471.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,287.58x = 360,377.91 × 69,471.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,287.58x = 25,036,170,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,170,559.74/240,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,192.53

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