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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,094, 363,199.32 and 75,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,094, 363,199.32 and 75,882 is: 113,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,094 : 363,199.32 = 75,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,094/363,199.32 = 75,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,094x = 363,199.32 × 75,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,094x = 27,560,290,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560,290,800.24/242,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,841.28

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