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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,672.80, 388,009.20 and 240,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,672.80, 388,009.20 and 240,010.40 is: 360,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,672.80 : 388,009.20 = 240,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,672.80/388,009.20 = 240,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,672.80x = 388,009.20 × 240,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,672.80x = 93,126,243,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,126,243,295.68/258,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,015.60

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