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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,168.60, 360,252.90 and 73,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,168.60, 360,252.90 and 73,956.60 is: 110,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,168.60 : 360,252.90 = 73,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,168.60/360,252.90 = 73,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,168.60x = 360,252.90 × 73,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,168.60x = 26,643,079,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643,079,624.14/240,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,934.90

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