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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,977.10, 361,465.65 and 152,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,977.10, 361,465.65 and 152,403.60 is: 228,605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,977.10 : 361,465.65 = 152,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,977.10/361,465.65 = 152,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,977.10x = 361,465.65 × 152,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,977.10x = 55,088,666,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,088,666,336.34/240,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,605.40

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