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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,227, 363,353.46 and 76,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,227, 363,353.46 and 76,027.96 is: 114,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,227 : 363,353.46 = 76,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,227/363,353.46 = 76,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,227x = 363,353.46 × 76,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,227x = 27,625,022,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,022,322.74/242,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,046.01

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