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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,711.40, 364,002.30 and 74,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,711.40, 364,002.30 and 74,231.40 is: 111,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,711.40 : 364,002.30 = 74,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,711.40/364,002.30 = 74,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,711.40x = 364,002.30 × 74,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,711.40x = 27,020,400,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020,400,332.22/242,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,327.28

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