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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,502.67, 398,183.99 and 240,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,502.67, 398,183.99 and 240,961.50 is: 362,744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,502.67 : 398,183.99 = 240,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,502.67/398,183.99 = 240,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,502.67x = 398,183.99 × 240,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,502.67x = 95,947,010,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,947,010,301.58/264,502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,744.97

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