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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,832.98, 361,235.58 and 72,349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,832.98, 361,235.58 and 72,349.69 is: 108,520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,832.98 : 361,235.58 = 72,349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,832.98/361,235.58 = 72,349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,832.98x = 361,235.58 × 72,349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,832.98x = 26,135,282,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135,282,229.97/240,832.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,520.36

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