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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,661.48, 363,993.18 and 74,181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,661.48, 363,993.18 and 74,181.18 is: 111,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,661.48 : 363,993.18 = 74,181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,661.48/363,993.18 = 74,181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,661.48x = 363,993.18 × 74,181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,661.48x = 27,001,443,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,443,604.35/242,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,272.06

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