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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,185.62, 360,284.77 and 105,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,185.62, 360,284.77 and 105,180.23 is: 157,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,185.62 : 360,284.77 = 105,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,185.62/360,284.77 = 105,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,185.62x = 360,284.77 × 105,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,185.62x = 37,894,834,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894,834,974.10/240,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,773.12

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