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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,502.70, 438,097.95 and 240,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,502.70, 438,097.95 and 240,014.70 is: 359,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,502.70 : 438,097.95 = 240,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,502.70/438,097.95 = 240,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,502.70x = 438,097.95 × 240,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,502.70x = 105,149,948,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,149,948,039.87/292,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,483.68

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