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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,488.07, 331,582.86 and 194,595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,488.07, 331,582.86 and 194,595.90 is: 268,307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,488.07 : 331,582.86 = 194,595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,488.07/331,582.86 = 194,595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,488.07x = 331,582.86 × 194,595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,488.07x = 64,524,665,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,524,665,066.27/240,488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,307.14

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