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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,076.76, 361,778.52 and 98,947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,076.76, 361,778.52 and 98,947.68 is: 148,488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,076.76 : 361,778.52 = 98,947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,076.76/361,778.52 = 98,947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,076.76x = 361,778.52 × 98,947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,076.76x = 35,797,145,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797,145,227.83/241,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,488.58

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