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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,038.14, 498,316.28 and 240,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,038.14, 498,316.28 and 240,184.52 is: 331,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,038.14 : 498,316.28 = 240,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,038.14/498,316.28 = 240,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,038.14x = 498,316.28 × 240,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,038.14x = 119,687,856,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,687,856,519.99/361,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,510.28

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