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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,079.20, 551,895.73 and 240,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,079.20, 551,895.73 and 240,091.10 is: 359,991.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,079.20 : 551,895.73 = 240,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,079.20/551,895.73 = 240,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,079.20x = 551,895.73 × 240,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,079.20x = 132,505,249,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,505,249,541.30/368,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,991.14

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