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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,194.62, 363,350.25 and 75,982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,194.62, 363,350.25 and 75,982.62 is: 113,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,194.62 : 363,350.25 = 75,982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,194.62/363,350.25 = 75,982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,194.62x = 363,350.25 × 75,982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,194.62x = 27,608,303,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608,303,972.66/242,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,992.23

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