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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,913.57, 553,287.30 and 240,789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,913.57, 553,287.30 and 240,789.54 is: 361,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,913.57 : 553,287.30 = 240,789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,913.57/553,287.30 = 240,789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,913.57x = 553,287.30 × 240,789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,913.57x = 133,225,794,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,225,794,454.84/368,913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,130.10

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