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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.62, 362,065.50 and 199,092.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.62, 362,065.50 and 199,092.54 is: 299,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.62 : 362,065.50 = 199,092.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.62/362,065.50 = 199,092.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.62x = 362,065.50 × 199,092.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.62x = 72,084,540,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,084,540,041.37/240,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,982.75

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