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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,273.56, 331,195.80 and 189,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,273.56, 331,195.80 and 189,205.28 is: 260,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,273.56 : 331,195.80 = 189,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,273.56/331,195.80 = 189,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,273.56x = 331,195.80 × 189,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,273.56x = 62,663,994,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663,994,073.82/240,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,802.70

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