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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,405, 363,646.90 and 71,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,405, 363,646.90 and 71,644.04 is: 107,477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,405 : 363,646.90 = 71,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,405/363,646.90 = 71,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,405x = 363,646.90 × 71,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,405x = 26,053,133,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,053,133,049.48/242,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,477.70

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