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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,755.90, 360,328.07 and 237,569.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,755.90, 360,328.07 and 237,569.71 is: 355,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,755.90 : 360,328.07 = 237,569.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,755.90/360,328.07 = 237,569.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,755.90x = 360,328.07 × 237,569.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,755.90x = 85,603,034,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,603,034,795.31/240,755.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,559.45

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