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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,679.06, 381,014.49 and 240,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,679.06, 381,014.49 and 240,364.06 is: 331,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,679.06 : 381,014.49 = 240,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,679.06/381,014.49 = 240,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,679.06x = 381,014.49 × 240,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,679.06x = 91,582,189,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,582,189,735.23/276,679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,005.14

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