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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,293.27, 360,156.96 and 98,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,293.27, 360,156.96 and 98,049.78 is: 146,959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,293.27 : 360,156.96 = 98,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,293.27/360,156.96 = 98,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,293.27x = 360,156.96 × 98,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,293.27x = 35,313,310,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,313,310,693.47/240,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,959.22

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