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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,205.08, 509,724.42 and 240,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,205.08, 509,724.42 and 240,186.28 is: 359,867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,205.08 : 509,724.42 = 240,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,205.08/509,724.42 = 240,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,205.08x = 509,724.42 × 240,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,205.08x = 122,428,812,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,428,812,264.96/340,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,867.68

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