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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,848.60, 364,272.90 and 76,636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,848.60, 364,272.90 and 76,636.60 is: 114,954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,848.60 : 364,272.90 = 76,636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,848.60/364,272.90 = 76,636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,848.60x = 364,272.90 × 76,636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,848.60x = 27,916,636,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916,636,528.14/242,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,954.90

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