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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,581.36, 465,703.68 and 240,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,581.36, 465,703.68 and 240,806.61 is: 332,199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,581.36 : 465,703.68 = 240,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,581.36/465,703.68 = 240,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,581.36x = 465,703.68 × 240,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,581.36x = 112,144,524,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,144,524,445.33/337,581.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,199.99

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