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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,113.40, 331,623.90 and 186,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,113.40, 331,623.90 and 186,316.02 is: 257,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,113.40 : 331,623.90 = 186,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,113.40/331,623.90 = 186,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,113.40x = 331,623.90 × 186,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,113.40x = 61,786,845,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786,845,184.88/240,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,323.60

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