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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,427.52, 360,754.68 and 107,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,427.52, 360,754.68 and 107,295.92 is: 160,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,427.52 : 360,754.68 = 107,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,427.52/360,754.68 = 107,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,427.52x = 360,754.68 × 107,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,427.52x = 38,707,505,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,707,505,284.91/240,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,994.49

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