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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,233.56, 363,368.97 and 73,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,233.56, 363,368.97 and 73,768.14 is: 110,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,233.56 : 363,368.97 = 73,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,233.56/363,368.97 = 73,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,233.56x = 363,368.97 × 73,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,233.56x = 26,805,053,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805,053,050.62/242,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,657.88

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