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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,999.60, 422,999.40 and 240,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,999.60, 422,999.40 and 240,009.20 is: 360,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,999.60 : 422,999.40 = 240,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,999.60/422,999.40 = 240,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,999.60x = 422,999.40 × 240,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,999.60x = 101,523,747,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,523,747,594.48/281,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,013.80

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