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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,165.08, 363,302.90 and 73,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,165.08, 363,302.90 and 73,709.28 is: 110,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,165.08 : 363,302.90 = 73,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,165.08/363,302.90 = 73,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,165.08x = 363,302.90 × 73,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,165.08x = 26,778,792,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778,792,995.85/242,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,580.74

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