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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,972.29, 366,002.94 and 75,481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,972.29, 366,002.94 and 75,481.15 is: 113,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,972.29 : 366,002.94 = 75,481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,972.29/366,002.94 = 75,481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,972.29x = 366,002.94 × 75,481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,972.29x = 27,626,322,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,626,322,814.58/243,972.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,235.49

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