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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,226.60, 412,839.90 and 240,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,226.60, 412,839.90 and 240,234.60 is: 360,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,226.60 : 412,839.90 = 240,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,226.60/412,839.90 = 240,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,226.60x = 412,839.90 × 240,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,226.60x = 99,178,428,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,178,428,240.54/275,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,351.90

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