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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,321.68, 363,497.04 and 76,109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,321.68, 363,497.04 and 76,109.68 is: 114,169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,321.68 : 363,497.04 = 76,109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,321.68/363,497.04 = 76,109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,321.68x = 363,497.04 × 76,109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,321.68x = 27,665,643,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,643,395.35/242,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,169.08

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