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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,430.30, 360,645.45 and 100,170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,430.30, 360,645.45 and 100,170.70 is: 150,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,430.30 : 360,645.45 = 100,170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,430.30/360,645.45 = 100,170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,430.30x = 360,645.45 × 100,170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,430.30x = 36,126,107,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126,107,178.32/240,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,256.05

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