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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,476.80, 363,773.28 and 76,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,476.80, 363,773.28 and 76,264.80 is: 114,415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,476.80 : 363,773.28 = 76,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,476.80/363,773.28 = 76,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,476.80x = 363,773.28 × 76,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,476.80x = 27,743,096,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743,096,444.54/242,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,415.47

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