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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,573.32, 360,858.36 and 188,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,573.32, 360,858.36 and 188,027 is: 282,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,573.32 : 360,858.36 = 188,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,573.32/360,858.36 = 188,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,573.32x = 360,858.36 × 188,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,573.32x = 67,851,114,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851,114,855.72/240,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,039.23

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