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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.95, 361,441.74 and 98,776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.95, 361,441.74 and 98,776.46 is: 148,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.95 : 361,441.74 = 98,776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.95/361,441.74 = 98,776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.95x = 361,441.74 × 98,776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.95x = 35,701,936,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701,936,847.46/240,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,163.59

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