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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,028.92, 359,482.86 and 189,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,028.92, 359,482.86 and 189,771.48 is: 284,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,028.92 : 359,482.86 = 189,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,028.92/359,482.86 = 189,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,028.92x = 359,482.86 × 189,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,028.92x = 68,219,594,376.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,219,594,376.83/240,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,214.06

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