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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,034.04, 363,085.62 and 75,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,034.04, 363,085.62 and 75,835 is: 113,763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,034.04 : 363,085.62 = 75,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,034.04/363,085.62 = 75,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,034.04x = 363,085.62 × 75,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,034.04x = 27,534,597,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534,597,992.70/242,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,763.33

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