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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,009.80, 360,014.70 and 73,797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,009.80, 360,014.70 and 73,797.80 is: 110,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,009.80 : 360,014.70 = 73,797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,009.80/360,014.70 = 73,797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,009.80x = 360,014.70 × 73,797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,009.80x = 26,568,292,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,292,827.66/240,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,696.70

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