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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,149.14, 362,990.43 and 75,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,149.14, 362,990.43 and 75,898.26 is: 113,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,149.14 : 362,990.43 = 75,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,149.14/362,990.43 = 75,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,149.14x = 362,990.43 × 75,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,149.14x = 27,550,342,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,342,033.65/242,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,774.27

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