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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,224.32, 363,214.36 and 73,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,224.32, 363,214.36 and 73,712.32 is: 110,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,224.32 : 363,214.36 = 73,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,224.32/363,214.36 = 73,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,224.32x = 363,214.36 × 73,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,224.32x = 26,773,373,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773,373,132.92/242,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,531.32

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