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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,362.24, 360,198.90 and 134,959.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,362.24, 360,198.90 and 134,959.77 is: 202,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,362.24 : 360,198.90 = 134,959.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,362.24/360,198.90 = 134,959.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,362.24x = 360,198.90 × 134,959.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,362.24x = 48,612,360,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612,360,698.25/240,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,246.25

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