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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,221.25, 363,390.60 and 76,009.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,221.25, 363,390.60 and 76,009.25 is: 114,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,221.25 : 363,390.60 = 76,009.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,221.25/363,390.60 = 76,009.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,221.25x = 363,390.60 × 76,009.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,221.25x = 27,621,046,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621,046,963.05/242,221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,032.30

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