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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,260.72, 363,406.44 and 76,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,260.72, 363,406.44 and 76,055.28 is: 114,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,260.72 : 363,406.44 = 76,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,260.72/363,406.44 = 76,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,260.72x = 363,406.44 × 76,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,260.72x = 27,638,978,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,978,548.00/242,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,087.74

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