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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,427.68, 360,674.33 and 100,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,427.68, 360,674.33 and 100,153.50 is: 150,243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,427.68 : 360,674.33 = 100,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,427.68/360,674.33 = 100,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,427.68x = 360,674.33 × 100,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,427.68x = 36,122,796,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,796,008.89/240,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,243.92

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