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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,315.49, 360,493.74 and 62,822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,315.49, 360,493.74 and 62,822.22 is: 94,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,315.49 : 360,493.74 = 62,822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,315.49/360,493.74 = 62,822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,315.49x = 360,493.74 × 62,822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,315.49x = 22,647,017,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,017,042.90/240,315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,238.69

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