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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,995.28, 359,338.35 and 234,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,995.28, 359,338.35 and 234,374.32 is: 349,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,995.28 : 359,338.35 = 234,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,995.28/359,338.35 = 234,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,995.28x = 359,338.35 × 234,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,995.28x = 84,219,681,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219,681,431.17/240,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,466.10

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