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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,808.68, 542,060.72 and 240,102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,808.68, 542,060.72 and 240,102.55 is: 331,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,808.68 : 542,060.72 = 240,102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,808.68/542,060.72 = 240,102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,808.68x = 542,060.72 × 240,102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,808.68x = 130,150,162,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,150,162,854.86/392,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,332.20

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