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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,137.67, 359,884.53 and 186,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,137.67, 359,884.53 and 186,893.94 is: 280,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,137.67 : 359,884.53 = 186,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,137.67/359,884.53 = 186,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,137.67x = 359,884.53 × 186,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,137.67x = 67,260,237,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,260,237,756.75/240,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,090.32

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