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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,050.40, 364,575.60 and 76,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,050.40, 364,575.60 and 76,838.40 is: 115,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,050.40 : 364,575.60 = 76,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,050.40/364,575.60 = 76,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,050.40x = 364,575.60 × 76,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,050.40x = 28,013,405,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,405,783.04/243,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,257.60

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