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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,283.62, 362,047.41 and 199,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,283.62, 362,047.41 and 199,080.54 is: 299,964.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,283.62 : 362,047.41 = 199,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,283.62/362,047.41 = 199,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,283.62x = 362,047.41 × 199,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,283.62x = 72,076,593,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,076,593,888.40/240,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,964.66

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