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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,486.24, 395,851.74 and 240,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,486.24, 395,851.74 and 240,848.16 is: 360,473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,486.24 : 395,851.74 = 240,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,486.24/395,851.74 = 240,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,486.24x = 395,851.74 × 240,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,486.24x = 95,340,163,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,340,163,211.80/264,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,473.06

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