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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,345.20, 560,017.80 and 240,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,345.20, 560,017.80 and 240,375.60 is: 360,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,345.20 : 560,017.80 = 240,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,345.20/560,017.80 = 240,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,345.20x = 560,017.80 × 240,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,345.20x = 134,614,614,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,614,614,685.68/373,345.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,563.40

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