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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,845.01, 361,286.19 and 72,352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,845.01, 361,286.19 and 72,352.15 is: 108,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,845.01 : 361,286.19 = 72,352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,845.01/361,286.19 = 72,352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,845.01x = 361,286.19 × 72,352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,845.01x = 26,139,831,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139,831,708.59/240,845.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,533.83

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