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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,884.77, 332,287.05 and 189,708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,884.77, 332,287.05 and 189,708.97 is: 261,692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,884.77 : 332,287.05 = 189,708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,884.77/332,287.05 = 189,708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,884.77x = 332,287.05 × 189,708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,884.77x = 63,037,833,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,037,833,999.84/240,884.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,692.90

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