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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,761, 367,163.36 and 76,282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,761, 367,163.36 and 76,282.75 is: 114,430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,761 : 367,163.36 = 76,282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,761/367,163.36 = 76,282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,761x = 367,163.36 × 76,282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,761x = 28,008,230,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008,230,800.04/244,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,430.94

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