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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,644.82, 361,090.35 and 98,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,644.82, 361,090.35 and 98,593.50 is: 147,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,644.82 : 361,090.35 = 98,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,644.82/361,090.35 = 98,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,644.82x = 361,090.35 × 98,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,644.82x = 35,601,161,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,161,422.73/240,644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,940.69

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