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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,226, 363,351.96 and 76,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,226, 363,351.96 and 76,026.96 is: 114,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,226 : 363,351.96 = 76,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,226/363,351.96 = 76,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,226x = 363,351.96 × 76,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,226x = 27,624,544,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,544,928.84/242,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,044.51

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