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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,564.70, 360,933.45 and 100,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,564.70, 360,933.45 and 100,366.30 is: 150,585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,564.70 : 360,933.45 = 100,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,564.70/360,933.45 = 100,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,564.70x = 360,933.45 × 100,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,564.70x = 36,225,554,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225,554,922.74/240,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,585.50

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