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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,171.21, 363,270.46 and 73,697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,171.21, 363,270.46 and 73,697.02 is: 110,549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,171.21 : 363,270.46 = 73,697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,171.21/363,270.46 = 73,697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,171.21x = 363,270.46 × 73,697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,171.21x = 26,771,948,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,771,948,539.68/242,171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,549.67

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