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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,435.93, 360,686.72 and 100,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,435.93, 360,686.72 and 100,161.75 is: 150,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,435.93 : 360,686.72 = 100,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,435.93/360,686.72 = 100,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,435.93x = 360,686.72 × 100,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,435.93x = 36,127,012,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,127,012,576.15/240,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,256.30

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