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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,283.63, 363,440.03 and 76,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,283.63, 363,440.03 and 76,071.63 is: 114,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,283.63 : 363,440.03 = 76,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,283.63/363,440.03 = 76,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,283.63x = 363,440.03 × 76,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,283.63x = 27,647,475,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,647,475,489.35/242,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,112.02

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