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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,425.53, 363,695.54 and 76,213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,425.53, 363,695.54 and 76,213.53 is: 114,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,425.53 : 363,695.54 = 76,213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,425.53/363,695.54 = 76,213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,425.53x = 363,695.54 × 76,213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,425.53x = 27,718,520,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,718,520,567.59/242,425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,338.29

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