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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,006.47, 363,028.92 and 73,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,006.47, 363,028.92 and 73,541.51 is: 110,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,006.47 : 363,028.92 = 73,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,006.47/363,028.92 = 73,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,006.47x = 363,028.92 × 73,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,006.47x = 26,697,694,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697,694,950.47/242,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,318.10

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