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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,171.32, 363,270.64 and 73,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,171.32, 363,270.64 and 73,697.14 is: 110,549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,171.32 : 363,270.64 = 73,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,171.32/363,270.64 = 73,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,171.32x = 363,270.64 × 73,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,171.32x = 26,772,007,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,007,213.97/242,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,549.87

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