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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,431.66, 363,704.73 and 76,219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,431.66, 363,704.73 and 76,219.66 is: 114,347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,431.66 : 363,704.73 = 76,219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,431.66/363,704.73 = 76,219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,431.66x = 363,704.73 × 76,219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,431.66x = 27,721,448,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721,448,661.37/242,431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,347.48

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