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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,201.08, 509,718.42 and 240,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,201.08, 509,718.42 and 240,182.28 is: 359,861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,201.08 : 509,718.42 = 240,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,201.08/509,718.42 = 240,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,201.08x = 509,718.42 × 240,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,201.08x = 122,425,332,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425,332,273.60/340,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,861.68

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