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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,063.18, 371,821.22 and 240,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,063.18, 371,821.22 and 240,315.18 is: 358,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,063.18 : 371,821.22 = 240,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,063.18/371,821.22 = 240,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,063.18x = 371,821.22 × 240,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,063.18x = 89,354,282,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,354,282,210.54/249,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,761.51

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