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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,453, 360,445.10 and 100,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,453, 360,445.10 and 100,251.72 is: 150,279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,453 : 360,445.10 = 100,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,453/360,445.10 = 100,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,453x = 360,445.10 × 100,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,453x = 36,135,241,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,241,240.57/240,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,279.85

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