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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,223.37, 331,293.47 and 199,322.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,223.37, 331,293.47 and 199,322.69 is: 274,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,223.37 : 331,293.47 = 199,322.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,223.37/331,293.47 = 199,322.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,223.37x = 331,293.47 × 199,322.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,223.37x = 66,034,302,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034,302,966.75/240,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,887.10

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