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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,215.45, 360,364.62 and 98,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,215.45, 360,364.62 and 98,137.94 is: 147,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,215.45 : 360,364.62 = 98,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,215.45/360,364.62 = 98,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,215.45x = 360,364.62 × 98,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,215.45x = 35,365,441,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,365,441,455.68/240,215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,223.84

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