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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,166.24, 508,060.65 and 240,839.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,166.24, 508,060.65 and 240,839.10 is: 332,352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,166.24 : 508,060.65 = 240,839.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,166.24/508,060.65 = 240,839.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,166.24x = 508,060.65 × 240,839.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,166.24x = 122,360,869,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,360,869,691.42/368,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,352.23

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