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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,187.46, 363,333.48 and 73,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,187.46, 363,333.48 and 73,720.96 is: 110,597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,187.46 : 363,333.48 = 73,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,187.46/363,333.48 = 73,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,187.46x = 363,333.48 × 73,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,187.46x = 26,785,292,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,785,292,945.74/242,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,597.36

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