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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,037.14, 498,314.90 and 240,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,037.14, 498,314.90 and 240,183.52 is: 331,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,037.14 : 498,314.90 = 240,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,037.14/498,314.90 = 240,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,037.14x = 498,314.90 × 240,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,037.14x = 119,687,026,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,687,026,105.12/361,037.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,508.90

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