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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,158.10, 360,237.15 and 73,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,158.10, 360,237.15 and 73,946.10 is: 110,919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,158.10 : 360,237.15 = 73,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,158.10/360,237.15 = 73,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,158.10x = 360,237.15 × 73,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,158.10x = 26,638,132,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,132,317.62/240,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,919.15

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