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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,446, 360,434.60 and 100,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,446, 360,434.60 and 100,244.72 is: 150,269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,446 : 360,434.60 = 100,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,446/360,434.60 = 100,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,446x = 360,434.60 × 100,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,446x = 36,131,665,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,131,665,555.31/240,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,269.36

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