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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,217, 363,384.23 and 76,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,217, 363,384.23 and 76,005 is: 114,025.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,217 : 363,384.23 = 76,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,217/363,384.23 = 76,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,217x = 363,384.23 × 76,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,217x = 27,619,018,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,619,018,021.13/242,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,025.93

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