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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,994.28, 359,336.86 and 234,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,994.28, 359,336.86 and 234,373.32 is: 349,464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,994.28 : 359,336.86 = 234,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,994.28/359,336.86 = 234,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,994.28x = 359,336.86 × 234,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,994.28x = 84,218,972,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,218,972,876.58/240,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,464.61

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