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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,027.60, 382,541.40 and 240,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,027.60, 382,541.40 and 240,512.40 is: 360,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,027.60 : 382,541.40 = 240,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,027.60/382,541.40 = 240,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,027.60x = 382,541.40 × 240,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,027.60x = 92,005,950,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,005,950,213.36/255,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,768.60

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