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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,001.23, 383,201.69 and 240,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,001.23, 383,201.69 and 240,508.71 is: 361,423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,001.23 : 383,201.69 = 240,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,001.23/383,201.69 = 240,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,001.23x = 383,201.69 × 240,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,001.23x = 92,163,342,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,163,342,929.18/255,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,423.13

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