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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,015.72, 360,023.58 and 73,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,015.72, 360,023.58 and 73,803.72 is: 110,705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,015.72 : 360,023.58 = 73,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,015.72/360,023.58 = 73,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,015.72x = 360,023.58 × 73,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,015.72x = 26,571,079,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,079,491.72/240,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,705.58

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