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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,317.83, 377,717.48 and 240,135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,317.83, 377,717.48 and 240,135.02 is: 330,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,317.83 : 377,717.48 = 240,135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,317.83/377,717.48 = 240,135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,317.83x = 377,717.48 × 240,135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,317.83x = 90,703,191,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,703,191,524.89/274,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,650.01

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