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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,196.44, 351,402.30 and 240,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,196.44, 351,402.30 and 240,234.12 is: 330,799.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,196.44 : 351,402.30 = 240,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,196.44/351,402.30 = 240,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,196.44x = 351,402.30 × 240,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,196.44x = 84,418,822,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,418,822,306.48/255,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,799.37

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