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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,164.16, 360,251.20 and 73,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,164.16, 360,251.20 and 73,952 is: 110,929.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,164.16 : 360,251.20 = 73,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,164.16/360,251.20 = 73,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,164.16x = 360,251.20 × 73,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,164.16x = 26,641,296,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,641,296,742.40/240,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,929.53

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