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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,515.65, 360,671.98 and 72,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,515.65, 360,671.98 and 72,059.93 is: 108,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,515.65 : 360,671.98 = 72,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,515.65/360,671.98 = 72,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,515.65x = 360,671.98 × 72,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,515.65x = 25,989,997,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989,997,631.76/240,515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,059.49

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