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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,607.32, 360,909.36 and 188,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,607.32, 360,909.36 and 188,061 is: 282,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,607.32 : 360,909.36 = 188,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,607.32/360,909.36 = 188,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,607.32x = 360,909.36 × 188,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,607.32x = 67,872,975,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,872,975,150.96/240,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,090.23

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