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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,326.73, 364,961.34 and 74,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,326.73, 364,961.34 and 74,846.73 is: 112,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,326.73 : 364,961.34 = 74,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,326.73/364,961.34 = 74,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,326.73x = 364,961.34 × 74,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,326.73x = 27,316,162,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316,162,875.42/243,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,261.25

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