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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,464.28, 363,753.66 and 76,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,464.28, 363,753.66 and 76,252.28 is: 114,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,464.28 : 363,753.66 = 76,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,464.28/363,753.66 = 76,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,464.28x = 363,753.66 × 76,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,464.28x = 27,737,045,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737,045,933.34/242,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,396.42

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