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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,314.78, 363,529.68 and 76,102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,314.78, 363,529.68 and 76,102.78 is: 114,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,314.78 : 363,529.68 = 76,102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,314.78/363,529.68 = 76,102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,314.78x = 363,529.68 × 76,102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,314.78x = 27,665,619,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,619,260.51/242,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,172.23

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