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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,716.76, 361,022.85 and 72,191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,716.76, 361,022.85 and 72,191.83 is: 108,272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,716.76 : 361,022.85 = 72,191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,716.76/361,022.85 = 72,191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,716.76x = 361,022.85 × 72,191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,716.76x = 26,062,900,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062,900,213.32/240,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,272.07

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