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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,997.96, 361,497.44 and 98,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,997.96, 361,497.44 and 98,817.04 is: 148,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,997.96 : 361,497.44 = 98,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,997.96/361,497.44 = 98,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,997.96x = 361,497.44 × 98,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,997.96x = 35,722,106,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,106,988.38/240,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,225.77

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