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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,011.81, 415,052.68 and 240,540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,011.81, 415,052.68 and 240,540.99 is: 331,671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,011.81 : 415,052.68 = 240,540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,011.81/415,052.68 = 240,540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,011.81x = 415,052.68 × 240,540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,011.81x = 99,837,182,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,837,182,549.35/301,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,671.98

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