Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,833.04, 364,249.56 and 76,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,833.04, 364,249.56 and 76,634 is: 114,951
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,833.04 : 364,249.56 = 76,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,833.04/364,249.56 = 76,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,833.04x = 364,249.56 × 76,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,833.04x = 27,913,900,781.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,913,900,781.04/242,833.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,951
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