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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,603.32, 360,903.36 and 188,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,603.32, 360,903.36 and 188,057 is: 282,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,603.32 : 360,903.36 = 188,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,603.32/360,903.36 = 188,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,603.32x = 360,903.36 × 188,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,603.32x = 67,870,403,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,870,403,171.52/240,603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,084.23

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