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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,638.39, 362,318.69 and 99,581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,638.39, 362,318.69 and 99,581.74 is: 149,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,638.39 : 362,318.69 = 99,581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,638.39/362,318.69 = 99,581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,638.39x = 362,318.69 × 99,581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,638.39x = 36,080,324,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,080,324,367.73/241,638.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,315.36

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