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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,989.50, 360,042.57 and 73,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,989.50, 360,042.57 and 73,777.50 is: 110,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,989.50 : 360,042.57 = 73,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,989.50/360,042.57 = 73,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,989.50x = 360,042.57 × 73,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,989.50x = 26,563,040,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,040,708.18/239,989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,684.18

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