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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,239, 363,371.46 and 76,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,239, 363,371.46 and 76,039.96 is: 114,064.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,239 : 363,371.46 = 76,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,239/363,371.46 = 76,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,239x = 363,371.46 × 76,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,239x = 27,630,751,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,751,283.54/242,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,064.01

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