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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,423.10, 361,153.05 and 231,610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,423.10, 361,153.05 and 231,610.30 is: 347,914.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,423.10 : 361,153.05 = 231,610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,423.10/361,153.05 = 231,610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,423.10x = 361,153.05 × 231,610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,423.10x = 83,646,766,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646,766,256.42/240,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,914.85

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