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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,942.24, 361,409.76 and 74,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,942.24, 361,409.76 and 74,730.24 is: 112,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,942.24 : 361,409.76 = 74,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,942.24/361,409.76 = 74,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,942.24x = 361,409.76 × 74,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,942.24x = 27,008,238,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008,238,103.14/240,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,094.24

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