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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,021.96, 364,532.94 and 76,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,021.96, 364,532.94 and 76,797 is: 115,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,021.96 : 364,532.94 = 76,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,021.96/364,532.94 = 76,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,021.96x = 364,532.94 × 76,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,021.96x = 27,995,036,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995,036,193.18/243,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,195.50

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