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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,242.08, 363,421.28 and 76,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,242.08, 363,421.28 and 76,030.08 is: 114,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,242.08 : 363,421.28 = 76,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,242.08/363,421.28 = 76,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,242.08x = 363,421.28 × 76,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,242.08x = 27,630,948,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,948,992.10/242,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,063.37

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