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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,016.04, 363,058.62 and 75,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,016.04, 363,058.62 and 75,817 is: 113,736.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,016.04 : 363,058.62 = 75,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,016.04/363,058.62 = 75,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,016.04x = 363,058.62 × 75,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,016.04x = 27,526,015,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526,015,392.54/242,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,736.33

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