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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,739.54, 372,786.04 and 240,472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,739.54, 372,786.04 and 240,472.26 is: 331,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,739.54 : 372,786.04 = 240,472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,739.54/372,786.04 = 240,472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,739.54x = 372,786.04 × 240,472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,739.54x = 89,644,701,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,644,701,535.25/270,739.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,110.49

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