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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,795.72, 361,062.06 and 191,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,795.72, 361,062.06 and 191,194.44 is: 286,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,795.72 : 361,062.06 = 191,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,795.72/361,062.06 = 191,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,795.72x = 361,062.06 × 191,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,795.72x = 69,033,058,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,033,058,366.95/240,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,687.23

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