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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,669.20, 438,347.70 and 240,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,669.20, 438,347.70 and 240,181.20 is: 359,733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,669.20 : 438,347.70 = 240,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,669.20/438,347.70 = 240,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,669.20x = 438,347.70 × 240,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,669.20x = 105,282,876,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,282,876,603.24/292,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,733.37

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