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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,236, 363,366.96 and 76,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,236, 363,366.96 and 76,036.96 is: 114,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,236 : 363,366.96 = 76,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,236/363,366.96 = 76,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,236x = 363,366.96 × 76,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,236x = 27,629,319,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,319,002.84/242,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,059.51

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