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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,998.46, 361,498.18 and 98,817.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,998.46, 361,498.18 and 98,817.54 is: 148,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,998.46 : 361,498.18 = 98,817.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,998.46/361,498.18 = 98,817.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,998.46x = 361,498.18 × 98,817.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,998.46x = 35,722,360,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,360,862.08/240,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,226.51

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