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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,904.76, 364,368.30 and 74,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,904.76, 364,368.30 and 74,413 is: 111,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,904.76 : 364,368.30 = 74,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,904.76/364,368.30 = 74,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,904.76x = 364,368.30 × 74,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,904.76x = 27,113,738,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,113,738,307.90/242,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,622.92

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