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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,879.47, 332,279.73 and 189,703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,879.47, 332,279.73 and 189,703.67 is: 261,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,879.47 : 332,279.73 = 189,703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,879.47/332,279.73 = 189,703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,879.47x = 332,279.73 × 189,703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,879.47x = 63,034,682,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034,682,586.21/240,879.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,685.58

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