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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,239.60, 412,859.40 and 240,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,239.60, 412,859.40 and 240,247.60 is: 360,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,239.60 : 412,859.40 = 240,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,239.60/412,859.40 = 240,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,239.60x = 412,859.40 × 240,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,239.60x = 99,188,479,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,188,479,987.44/275,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,371.40

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