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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,127.60, 363,194.04 and 73,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,127.60, 363,194.04 and 73,675.28 is: 110,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,127.60 : 363,194.04 = 73,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,127.60/363,194.04 = 73,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,127.60x = 363,194.04 × 73,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,127.60x = 26,758,422,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,758,422,591.33/242,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,513.72

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