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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,042.40, 363,063.60 and 73,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,042.40, 363,063.60 and 73,562.40 is: 110,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,042.40 : 363,063.60 = 73,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,042.40/363,063.60 = 73,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,042.40x = 363,063.60 × 73,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,042.40x = 26,707,829,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,829,768.64/242,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,343.60

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