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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,176.08, 363,319.38 and 73,720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,176.08, 363,319.38 and 73,720.26 is: 110,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,176.08 : 363,319.38 = 73,720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,176.08/363,319.38 = 73,720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,176.08x = 363,319.38 × 73,720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,176.08x = 26,783,999,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783,999,156.64/242,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,597.21

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