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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,325.01, 365,022.45 and 74,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,325.01, 365,022.45 and 74,859.49 is: 112,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,325.01 : 365,022.45 = 74,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,325.01/365,022.45 = 74,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,325.01x = 365,022.45 × 74,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,325.01x = 27,325,394,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325,394,901.83/243,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,299.98

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