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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,766.14, 364,149.22 and 76,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,766.14, 364,149.22 and 76,554.14 is: 114,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,766.14 : 364,149.22 = 76,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,766.14/364,149.22 = 76,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,766.14x = 364,149.22 × 76,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,766.14x = 27,877,130,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877,130,368.77/242,766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,831.21

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