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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,254.08, 383,599.92 and 240,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,254.08, 383,599.92 and 240,095.04 is: 358,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,254.08 : 383,599.92 = 240,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,254.08/383,599.92 = 240,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,254.08x = 383,599.92 × 240,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,254.08x = 92,100,438,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100,438,136.40/257,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,013.52

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