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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,977.42, 361,382.75 and 98,782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,977.42, 361,382.75 and 98,782.32 is: 148,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,977.42 : 361,382.75 = 98,782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,977.42/361,382.75 = 98,782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,977.42x = 361,382.75 × 98,782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,977.42x = 35,698,226,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,698,226,452.98/240,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,139.30

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