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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,362.44, 360,260.52 and 98,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,362.44, 360,260.52 and 98,118.88 is: 147,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,362.44 : 360,260.52 = 98,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,362.44/360,260.52 = 98,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,362.44x = 360,260.52 × 98,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,362.44x = 35,348,358,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,348,358,730.62/240,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,062.74

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