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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,272.50, 363,423.33 and 76,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,272.50, 363,423.33 and 76,060.50 is: 114,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,272.50 : 363,423.33 = 76,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,272.50/363,423.33 = 76,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,272.50x = 363,423.33 × 76,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,272.50x = 27,642,160,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642,160,191.47/242,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,095.33

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