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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,552, 362,367.60 and 99,358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,552, 362,367.60 and 99,358.73 is: 149,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,552 : 362,367.60 = 99,358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,552/362,367.60 = 99,358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,552x = 362,367.60 × 99,358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,552x = 36,004,384,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,004,384,529.15/241,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,054.38

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