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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,146.14, 362,985.93 and 75,895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,146.14, 362,985.93 and 75,895.26 is: 113,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,146.14 : 362,985.93 = 75,895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,146.14/362,985.93 = 75,895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,146.14x = 362,985.93 × 75,895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,146.14x = 27,548,911,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,911,533.69/242,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,769.77

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