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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,055.40, 390,083.10 and 240,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,055.40, 390,083.10 and 240,615.40 is: 360,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,055.40 : 390,083.10 = 240,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,055.40/390,083.10 = 240,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,055.40x = 390,083.10 × 240,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,055.40x = 93,860,001,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,860,001,139.74/260,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,923.10

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