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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,496.80, 333,286.80 and 237,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,496.80, 333,286.80 and 237,114.24 is: 328,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,496.80 : 333,286.80 = 237,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,496.80/333,286.80 = 237,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,496.80x = 333,286.80 × 237,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,496.80x = 79,027,046,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,027,046,284.03/240,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,599.16

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