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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,992.69, 361,588.19 and 105,987.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,992.69, 361,588.19 and 105,987.29 is: 159,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,992.69 : 361,588.19 = 105,987.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,992.69/361,588.19 = 105,987.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,992.69x = 361,588.19 × 105,987.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,992.69x = 38,323,750,016.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323,750,016.23/240,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,024.54

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