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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,106.63, 401,551.63 and 240,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,106.63, 401,551.63 and 240,832.36 is: 359,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,106.63 : 401,551.63 = 240,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,106.63/401,551.63 = 240,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,106.63x = 401,551.63 × 240,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,106.63x = 96,706,626,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,706,626,714.75/269,106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,361.74

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