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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,038.60, 360,057.90 and 193,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,038.60, 360,057.90 and 193,382.60 is: 290,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,038.60 : 360,057.90 = 193,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,038.60/360,057.90 = 193,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,038.60x = 360,057.90 × 193,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,038.60x = 69,628,932,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,628,932,852.54/240,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,073.90

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