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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,286.62, 362,051.94 and 199,083.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,286.62, 362,051.94 and 199,083.54 is: 299,969.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,286.62 : 362,051.94 = 199,083.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,286.62/362,051.94 = 199,083.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,286.62x = 362,051.94 × 199,083.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,286.62x = 72,078,581,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,078,581,879.07/240,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,969.19

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