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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,237.60, 412,856.40 and 240,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,237.60, 412,856.40 and 240,245.60 is: 360,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,237.60 : 412,856.40 = 240,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,237.60/412,856.40 = 240,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,237.60x = 412,856.40 × 240,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,237.60x = 99,186,933,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,186,933,531.84/275,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,368.40

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