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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,498.80, 333,289.58 and 237,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,498.80, 333,289.58 and 237,116.24 is: 328,601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,498.80 : 333,289.58 = 237,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,498.80/333,289.58 = 237,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,498.80x = 333,289.58 × 237,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,498.80x = 79,028,372,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028,372,040.78/240,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,601.94

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