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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,431.02, 360,759.93 and 107,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,431.02, 360,759.93 and 107,299.42 is: 160,999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,431.02 : 360,759.93 = 107,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,431.02/360,759.93 = 107,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,431.02x = 360,759.93 × 107,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,431.02x = 38,709,331,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709,331,248.24/240,431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,999.74

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