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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,033.57, 363,050.20 and 73,553.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,033.57, 363,050.20 and 73,553.47 is: 110,330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,033.57 : 363,050.20 = 73,553.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,033.57/363,050.20 = 73,553.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,033.57x = 363,050.20 × 73,553.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,033.57x = 26,703,601,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,703,601,178.51/242,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,330.16

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