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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,202.08, 509,719.92 and 240,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,202.08, 509,719.92 and 240,183.28 is: 359,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,202.08 : 509,719.92 = 240,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,202.08/509,719.92 = 240,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,202.08x = 509,719.92 × 240,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,202.08x = 122,426,202,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,426,202,266.94/340,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,863.18

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