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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,731.94, 364,084.82 and 74,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,731.94, 364,084.82 and 74,252.30 is: 111,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,731.94 : 364,084.82 = 74,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,731.94/364,084.82 = 74,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,731.94x = 364,084.82 × 74,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,731.94x = 27,034,133,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,034,133,784.52/242,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,374.44

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