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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,617.70, 360,926.55 and 224,871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,617.70, 360,926.55 and 224,871.30 is: 337,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,617.70 : 360,926.55 = 224,871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,617.70/360,926.55 = 224,871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,617.70x = 360,926.55 × 224,871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,617.70x = 81,162,022,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162,022,503.02/240,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,306.95

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