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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,569.32, 360,852.36 and 188,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,569.32, 360,852.36 and 188,023 is: 282,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,569.32 : 360,852.36 = 188,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,569.32/360,852.36 = 188,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,569.32x = 360,852.36 × 188,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,569.32x = 67,848,543,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,848,543,284.28/240,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,033.23

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