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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,160.60, 360,240.90 and 73,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,160.60, 360,240.90 and 73,948.60 is: 110,922.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,160.60 : 360,240.90 = 73,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,160.60/360,240.90 = 73,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,160.60x = 360,240.90 × 73,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,160.60x = 26,639,310,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639,310,217.74/240,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,922.90

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