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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,027.92, 359,481.36 and 189,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,027.92, 359,481.36 and 189,770.48 is: 284,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,027.92 : 359,481.36 = 189,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,027.92/359,481.36 = 189,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,027.92x = 359,481.36 × 189,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,027.92x = 68,218,950,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,218,950,238.25/240,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,212.56

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