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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,355.28, 373,755.90 and 189,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,355.28, 373,755.90 and 189,995.24 is: 284,781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,355.28 : 373,755.90 = 189,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,355.28/373,755.90 = 189,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,355.28x = 373,755.90 × 189,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,355.28x = 71,011,841,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,011,841,921.92/249,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,781.79

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