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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,284.68, 363,445.47 and 73,819.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,284.68, 363,445.47 and 73,819.38 is: 110,734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,284.68 : 363,445.47 = 73,819.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,284.68/363,445.47 = 73,819.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,284.68x = 363,445.47 × 73,819.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,284.68x = 26,829,320,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,829,320,622.13/242,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,734.70

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