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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,181.10, 519,930.72 and 240,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,181.10, 519,930.72 and 240,265.46 is: 359,816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,181.10 : 519,930.72 = 240,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,181.10/519,930.72 = 240,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,181.10x = 519,930.72 × 240,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,181.10x = 124,921,393,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,921,393,608.93/347,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,816.23

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