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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,551.76, 331,579 and 189,483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,551.76, 331,579 and 189,483.58 is: 261,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,551.76 : 331,579 = 189,483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,551.76/331,579 = 189,483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,551.76x = 331,579 × 189,483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,551.76x = 62,828,775,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828,775,972.82/240,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,186.10

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