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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,002.65, 363,003.75 and 73,522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,002.65, 363,003.75 and 73,522.29 is: 110,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,002.65 : 363,003.75 = 73,522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,002.65/363,003.75 = 73,522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,002.65x = 363,003.75 × 73,522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,002.65x = 26,688,866,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688,866,978.59/242,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,283.37

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