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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,254.80, 363,440.52 and 76,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,254.80, 363,440.52 and 76,042.80 is: 114,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,254.80 : 363,440.52 = 76,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,254.80/363,440.52 = 76,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,254.80x = 363,440.52 × 76,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,254.80x = 27,637,034,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637,034,774.26/242,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,082.51

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