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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,246.70, 420,754.97 and 240,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,246.70, 420,754.97 and 240,611.13 is: 331,660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,246.70 : 420,754.97 = 240,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,246.70/420,754.97 = 240,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,246.70x = 420,754.97 × 240,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,246.70x = 101,238,327,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,238,327,581.76/305,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,660.68

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