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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,350.62, 363,539.49 and 73,876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,350.62, 363,539.49 and 73,876.42 is: 110,818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,350.62 : 363,539.49 = 73,876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,350.62/363,539.49 = 73,876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,350.62x = 363,539.49 × 73,876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,350.62x = 26,856,996,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856,996,049.83/242,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,818.76

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