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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,033.28, 361,548.09 and 72,552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,033.28, 361,548.09 and 72,552.87 is: 108,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,033.28 : 361,548.09 = 72,552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,033.28/361,548.09 = 72,552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,033.28x = 361,548.09 × 72,552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,033.28x = 26,231,351,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231,351,572.52/241,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,828.76

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