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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,314.64, 360,550.88 and 98,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,314.64, 360,550.88 and 98,279.37 is: 147,451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,314.64 : 360,550.88 = 98,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,314.64/360,550.88 = 98,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,314.64x = 360,550.88 × 98,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,314.64x = 35,434,713,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,434,713,032.22/240,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,451.33

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