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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,637.21, 362,316.91 and 99,580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,637.21, 362,316.91 and 99,580.55 is: 149,313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,637.21 : 362,316.91 = 99,580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,637.21/362,316.91 = 99,580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,637.21x = 362,316.91 × 99,580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,637.21x = 36,079,716,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079,716,674.20/241,637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,313.58

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