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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,524.58, 331,834.41 and 185,350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,524.58, 331,834.41 and 185,350.17 is: 255,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,524.58 : 331,834.41 = 185,350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,524.58/331,834.41 = 185,350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,524.58x = 331,834.41 × 185,350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,524.58x = 61,505,564,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505,564,305.35/240,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,714.26

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