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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,189.96, 363,337.23 and 73,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,189.96, 363,337.23 and 73,723.46 is: 110,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,189.96 : 363,337.23 = 73,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,189.96/363,337.23 = 73,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,189.96x = 363,337.23 × 73,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,189.96x = 26,786,477,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,786,477,742.42/242,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,601.11

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