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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,874.94, 332,273.51 and 189,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,874.94, 332,273.51 and 189,699.14 is: 261,679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,874.94 : 332,273.51 = 189,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,874.94/332,273.51 = 189,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,874.94x = 332,273.51 × 189,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,874.94x = 63,031,999,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031,999,685.34/240,874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,679.36

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