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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,304.83, 360,633.57 and 107,272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,304.83, 360,633.57 and 107,272.35 is: 160,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,304.83 : 360,633.57 = 107,272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,304.83/360,633.57 = 107,272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,304.83x = 360,633.57 × 107,272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,304.83x = 38,686,010,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686,010,140.52/240,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,987.24

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