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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,712.03, 364,009.64 and 74,233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,712.03, 364,009.64 and 74,233.83 is: 111,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,712.03 : 364,009.64 = 74,233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,712.03/364,009.64 = 74,233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,712.03x = 364,009.64 × 74,233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,712.03x = 27,021,829,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021,829,362.95/242,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,332.88

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