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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,289.74, 363,493.20 and 76,077.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,289.74, 363,493.20 and 76,077.74 is: 114,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,289.74 : 363,493.20 = 76,077.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,289.74/363,493.20 = 76,077.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,289.74x = 363,493.20 × 76,077.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,289.74x = 27,653,741,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,741,161.37/242,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,135.01

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