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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,624.20, 360,158.70 and 187,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,624.20, 360,158.70 and 187,747.40 is: 281,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,624.20 : 360,158.70 = 187,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,624.20/360,158.70 = 187,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,624.20x = 360,158.70 × 187,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,624.20x = 67,618,859,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,618,859,512.38/240,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,014.38

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