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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,503.67, 398,185.49 and 240,962.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,503.67, 398,185.49 and 240,962.50 is: 362,746.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,503.67 : 398,185.49 = 240,962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,503.67/398,185.49 = 240,962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,503.67x = 398,185.49 × 240,962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,503.67x = 95,947,771,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,947,771,134.13/264,503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,746.46

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