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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,438.93, 360,691.22 and 100,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,438.93, 360,691.22 and 100,164.75 is: 150,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,438.93 : 360,691.22 = 100,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,438.93/360,691.22 = 100,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,438.93x = 360,691.22 × 100,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,438.93x = 36,128,545,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,128,545,878.50/240,438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,260.80

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