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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,353.62, 363,543.99 and 73,879.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,353.62, 363,543.99 and 73,879.42 is: 110,823.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,353.62 : 363,543.99 = 73,879.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,353.62/363,543.99 = 73,879.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,353.62x = 363,543.99 × 73,879.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,353.62x = 26,858,419,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,858,419,125.69/242,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,823.26

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