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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,306.28, 363,517.02 and 76,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,306.28, 363,517.02 and 76,094.28 is: 114,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,306.28 : 363,517.02 = 76,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,306.28/363,517.02 = 76,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,306.28x = 363,517.02 × 76,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,306.28x = 27,661,565,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,661,565,904.65/242,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,159.51

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