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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,427.44, 363,679.64 and 73,909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,427.44, 363,679.64 and 73,909.16 is: 110,875.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,427.44 : 363,679.64 = 73,909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,427.44/363,679.64 = 73,909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,427.44x = 363,679.64 × 73,909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,427.44x = 26,879,256,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,879,256,701.50/242,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,875.47

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