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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,002.28, 363,003.19 and 73,521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,002.28, 363,003.19 and 73,521.92 is: 110,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,002.28 : 363,003.19 = 73,521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,002.28/363,003.19 = 73,521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,002.28x = 363,003.19 × 73,521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,002.28x = 26,688,689,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688,689,496.10/242,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,282.80

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