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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,099.58, 519,808.86 and 240,183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,099.58, 519,808.86 and 240,183.81 is: 359,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,099.58 : 519,808.86 = 240,183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,099.58/519,808.86 = 240,183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,099.58x = 519,808.86 × 240,183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,099.58x = 124,849,672,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,849,672,466.56/347,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,694.10

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