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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,002.46, 359,989.02 and 99,762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,002.46, 359,989.02 and 99,762.30 is: 149,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,002.46 : 359,989.02 = 99,762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,002.46/359,989.02 = 99,762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,002.46x = 359,989.02 × 99,762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,002.46x = 35,913,332,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913,332,609.95/240,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,637.35

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