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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,881.33, 332,282.30 and 189,705.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,881.33, 332,282.30 and 189,705.53 is: 261,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,881.33 : 332,282.30 = 189,705.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,881.33/332,282.30 = 189,705.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,881.33x = 332,282.30 × 189,705.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,881.33x = 63,035,787,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,035,787,221.18/240,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,688.15

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