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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,592.92, 373,216.14 and 240,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,592.92, 373,216.14 and 240,001.56 is: 331,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,592.92 : 373,216.14 = 240,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,592.92/373,216.14 = 240,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,592.92x = 373,216.14 × 240,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,592.92x = 89,572,455,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,572,455,817.18/270,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,022.91

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