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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,312.28, 363,525.93 and 76,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,312.28, 363,525.93 and 76,100.28 is: 114,168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,312.28 : 363,525.93 = 76,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,312.28/363,525.93 = 76,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,312.28x = 363,525.93 × 76,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,312.28x = 27,664,425,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664,425,060.26/242,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,168.48

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