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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,207.80, 363,208.02 and 76,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,207.80, 363,208.02 and 76,008.76 is: 113,980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,207.80 : 363,208.02 = 76,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,207.80/363,208.02 = 76,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,207.80x = 363,208.02 × 76,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,207.80x = 27,606,991,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,991,222.26/242,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,980.60

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