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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,035.60, 465,053.40 and 240,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,035.60, 465,053.40 and 240,051.60 is: 360,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,035.60 : 465,053.40 = 240,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,035.60/465,053.40 = 240,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,035.60x = 465,053.40 × 240,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,035.60x = 111,636,812,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,636,812,755.44/310,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,077.40

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