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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,659.60, 406,711.80 and 240,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,659.60, 406,711.80 and 240,555.60 is: 360,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,659.60 : 406,711.80 = 240,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,659.60/406,711.80 = 240,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,659.60x = 406,711.80 × 240,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,659.60x = 97,836,801,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,836,801,076.08/271,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,144.83

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