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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,977.25, 361,463.07 and 98,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,977.25, 361,463.07 and 98,790.75 is: 148,184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,977.25 : 361,463.07 = 98,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,977.25/361,463.07 = 98,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,977.25x = 361,463.07 × 98,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,977.25x = 35,709,207,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,709,207,782.60/240,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,184.98

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