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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.72, 332,550.27 and 192,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.72, 332,550.27 and 192,266.02 is: 265,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.72 : 332,550.27 = 192,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.72/332,550.27 = 192,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.72x = 332,550.27 × 192,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.72x = 63,938,116,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,938,116,145.94/240,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,603.47

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