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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,304.34, 363,447.51 and 98,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,304.34, 363,447.51 and 98,205.18 is: 147,304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,304.34 : 363,447.51 = 98,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,304.34/363,447.51 = 98,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,304.34x = 363,447.51 × 98,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,304.34x = 35,692,429,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,692,429,475.49/242,304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,304.13

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