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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,271, 363,421.08 and 76,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,271, 363,421.08 and 76,059 is: 114,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,271 : 363,421.08 = 76,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,271/363,421.08 = 76,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,271x = 363,421.08 × 76,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,271x = 27,641,443,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,443,923.72/242,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,093.08

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