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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,558.06, 363,828.87 and 74,071.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,558.06, 363,828.87 and 74,071.58 is: 111,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,558.06 : 363,828.87 = 74,071.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,558.06/363,828.87 = 74,071.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,558.06x = 363,828.87 × 74,071.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,558.06x = 26,949,377,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949,377,431.37/242,558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,104.85

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