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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,296.62, 362,067.01 and 199,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,296.62, 362,067.01 and 199,093.54 is: 299,984.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,296.62 : 362,067.01 = 199,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,296.62/362,067.01 = 199,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,296.62x = 362,067.01 × 199,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,296.62x = 72,085,202,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,085,202,738.12/240,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,984.26

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