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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,429.93, 360,677.70 and 100,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,429.93, 360,677.70 and 100,155.75 is: 150,247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,429.93 : 360,677.70 = 100,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,429.93/360,677.70 = 100,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,429.93x = 360,677.70 × 100,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,429.93x = 36,123,945,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,945,551.78/240,429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,247.29

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