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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,215.49, 331,282.61 and 199,314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,215.49, 331,282.61 and 199,314.81 is: 274,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,215.49 : 331,282.61 = 199,314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,215.49/331,282.61 = 199,314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,215.49x = 331,282.61 × 199,314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,215.49x = 66,029,530,219.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,029,530,219.31/240,215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,876.24

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