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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,323.26, 363,543.60 and 76,111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,323.26, 363,543.60 and 76,111.26 is: 114,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,323.26 : 363,543.60 = 76,111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,323.26/363,543.60 = 76,111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,323.26x = 363,543.60 × 76,111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,323.26x = 27,669,761,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,761,460.94/242,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,185.33

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