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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,035.04, 363,087.12 and 75,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,035.04, 363,087.12 and 75,836 is: 113,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,035.04 : 363,087.12 = 75,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,035.04/363,087.12 = 75,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,035.04x = 363,087.12 × 75,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,035.04x = 27,535,074,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535,074,832.32/242,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,764.83

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