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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,009.90, 331,529.67 and 184,111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,009.90, 331,529.67 and 184,111.26 is: 254,315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,009.90 : 331,529.67 = 184,111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,009.90/331,529.67 = 184,111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,009.90x = 331,529.67 × 184,111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,009.90x = 61,038,345,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,038,345,271.08/240,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,315.95

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