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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,473.28, 363,767.16 and 76,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,473.28, 363,767.16 and 76,261.28 is: 114,409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,473.28 : 363,767.16 = 76,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,473.28/363,767.16 = 76,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,473.28x = 363,767.16 × 76,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,473.28x = 27,741,349,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741,349,243.56/242,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,409.92

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