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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,667.28, 380,996.85 and 240,352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,667.28, 380,996.85 and 240,352.15 is: 330,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,667.28 : 380,996.85 = 240,352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,667.28/380,996.85 = 240,352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,667.28x = 380,996.85 × 240,352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,667.28x = 91,573,412,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,573,412,040.73/276,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,987.50

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