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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,285.63, 363,443.03 and 76,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,285.63, 363,443.03 and 76,073.63 is: 114,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,285.63 : 363,443.03 = 76,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,285.63/363,443.03 = 76,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,285.63x = 363,443.03 × 76,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,285.63x = 27,648,430,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,430,590.30/242,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,115.02

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