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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,017.72, 360,026.58 and 73,805.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,017.72, 360,026.58 and 73,805.72 is: 110,708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,017.72 : 360,026.58 = 73,805.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,017.72/360,026.58 = 73,805.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,017.72x = 360,026.58 × 73,805.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,017.72x = 26,572,020,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572,020,956.04/240,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,708.58

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