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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,470.12, 360,421.76 and 98,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,470.12, 360,421.76 and 98,227.64 is: 147,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,470.12 : 360,421.76 = 98,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,470.12/360,421.76 = 98,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,470.12x = 360,421.76 × 98,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,470.12x = 35,403,378,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403,378,889.45/240,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,225.69

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