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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,816.72, 361,093.56 and 191,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,816.72, 361,093.56 and 191,215.44 is: 286,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,816.72 : 361,093.56 = 191,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,816.72/361,093.56 = 191,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,816.72x = 361,093.56 × 191,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,816.72x = 69,046,663,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,046,663,956.57/240,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,718.73

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