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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,212.62, 363,377.34 and 76,000.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,212.62, 363,377.34 and 76,000.62 is: 114,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,212.62 : 363,377.34 = 76,000.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,212.62/363,377.34 = 76,000.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,212.62x = 363,377.34 × 76,000.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,212.62x = 27,616,903,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,616,903,133.95/242,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,019.26

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