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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,240.40, 498,360.60 and 189,939.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,240.40, 498,360.60 and 189,939.60 is: 284,909.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,240.40 : 498,360.60 = 189,939.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,240.40/498,360.60 = 189,939.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,240.40x = 498,360.60 × 189,939.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,240.40x = 94,658,413,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,658,413,019.76/332,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,909.40

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