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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,310.26, 360,182.43 and 98,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,310.26, 360,182.43 and 98,066.79 is: 146,984.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,310.26 : 360,182.43 = 98,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,310.26/360,182.43 = 98,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,310.26x = 360,182.43 × 98,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,310.26x = 35,321,934,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,321,934,724.50/240,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,984.71

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