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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,215.92, 363,281.04 and 73,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,215.92, 363,281.04 and 73,695.60 is: 110,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,215.92 : 363,281.04 = 73,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,215.92/363,281.04 = 73,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,215.92x = 363,281.04 × 73,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,215.92x = 26,772,214,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,214,211.42/242,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,530.37

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