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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,008.40, 331,527.60 and 184,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,008.40, 331,527.60 and 184,109.76 is: 254,313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,008.40 : 331,527.60 = 184,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,008.40/331,527.60 = 184,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,008.40x = 331,527.60 × 184,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,008.40x = 61,037,466,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037,466,869.38/240,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,313.88

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