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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,467.24, 360,733.66 and 100,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,467.24, 360,733.66 and 100,193 is: 150,303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,467.24 : 360,733.66 = 100,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,467.24/360,733.66 = 100,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,467.24x = 360,733.66 × 100,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,467.24x = 36,142,987,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142,987,596.38/240,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,303.17

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