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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,530.04, 360,829.62 and 74,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,530.04, 360,829.62 and 74,331 is: 111,507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,530.04 : 360,829.62 = 74,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,530.04/360,829.62 = 74,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,530.04x = 360,829.62 × 74,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,530.04x = 26,820,826,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,820,826,484.22/240,530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,507.18

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