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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,327.60, 360,491.40 and 228,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,327.60, 360,491.40 and 228,663.60 is: 342,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,327.60 : 360,491.40 = 228,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,327.60/360,491.40 = 228,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,327.60x = 360,491.40 × 228,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,327.60x = 82,431,261,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,431,261,293.04/240,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,995.40

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