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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,436.93, 360,688.22 and 100,162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,436.93, 360,688.22 and 100,162.75 is: 150,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,436.93 : 360,688.22 = 100,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,436.93/360,688.22 = 100,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,436.93x = 360,688.22 × 100,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,436.93x = 36,127,524,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,127,524,007.81/240,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,257.80

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