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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,109.38, 363,222.26 and 75,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,109.38, 363,222.26 and 75,897.38 is: 113,864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,109.38 : 363,222.26 = 75,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,109.38/363,222.26 = 75,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,109.38x = 363,222.26 × 75,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,109.38x = 27,567,617,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567,617,891.68/242,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,864.31

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