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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,765, 367,169.37 and 76,286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,765, 367,169.37 and 76,286.75 is: 114,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,765 : 367,169.37 = 76,286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,765/367,169.37 = 76,286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,765x = 367,169.37 × 76,286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,765x = 28,010,157,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010,157,936.85/244,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,436.94

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