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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,315.28, 363,530.44 and 76,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,315.28, 363,530.44 and 76,103.28 is: 114,172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,315.28 : 363,530.44 = 76,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,315.28/363,530.44 = 76,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,315.28x = 363,530.44 × 76,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,315.28x = 27,665,858,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,858,863.84/242,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,172.99

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