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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,875.94, 332,274.89 and 189,700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,875.94, 332,274.89 and 189,700.14 is: 261,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,875.94 : 332,274.89 = 189,700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,875.94/332,274.89 = 189,700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,875.94x = 332,274.89 × 189,700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,875.94x = 63,032,593,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,032,593,151.48/240,875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,680.74

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