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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,425.52, 360,751.68 and 107,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,425.52, 360,751.68 and 107,293.92 is: 160,991.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,425.52 : 360,751.68 = 107,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,425.52/360,751.68 = 107,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,425.52x = 360,751.68 × 107,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,425.52x = 38,706,461,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706,461,893.79/240,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,991.49

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