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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,976.24, 361,461.58 and 98,789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,976.24, 361,461.58 and 98,789.74 is: 148,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,976.24 : 361,461.58 = 98,789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,976.24/361,461.58 = 98,789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,976.24x = 361,461.58 × 98,789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,976.24x = 35,708,695,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708,695,508.19/240,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,183.47

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