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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,010.72, 360,016.08 and 73,798.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,010.72, 360,016.08 and 73,798.72 is: 110,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,010.72 : 360,016.08 = 73,798.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,010.72/360,016.08 = 73,798.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,010.72x = 360,016.08 × 73,798.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,010.72x = 26,568,725,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,725,883.42/240,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,698.08

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