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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,314.28, 363,528.94 and 76,102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,314.28, 363,528.94 and 76,102.28 is: 114,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,314.28 : 363,528.94 = 76,102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,314.28/363,528.94 = 76,102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,314.28x = 363,528.94 × 76,102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,314.28x = 27,665,381,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,381,179.98/242,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,171.48

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