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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,981.31, 361,571.10 and 105,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,981.31, 361,571.10 and 105,975.91 is: 159,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,981.31 : 361,571.10 = 105,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,981.31/361,571.10 = 105,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,981.31x = 361,571.10 × 105,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,981.31x = 38,317,826,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317,826,352.20/240,981.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,007.46

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