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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,171.34, 363,270.66 and 73,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,171.34, 363,270.66 and 73,697.13 is: 110,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,171.34 : 363,270.66 = 73,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,171.34/363,270.66 = 73,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,171.34x = 363,270.66 × 73,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,171.34x = 26,772,005,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,005,055.21/242,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,549.85

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