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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,222.32, 363,211.36 and 73,710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,222.32, 363,211.36 and 73,710.32 is: 110,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,222.32 : 363,211.36 = 73,710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,222.32/363,211.36 = 73,710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,222.32x = 363,211.36 × 73,710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,222.32x = 26,772,425,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,425,573.24/242,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,528.32

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