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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.70, 362,916.15 and 84,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.70, 362,916.15 and 84,235.30 is: 126,322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.70 : 362,916.15 = 84,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.70/362,916.15 = 84,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.70x = 362,916.15 × 84,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.70x = 30,570,350,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,570,350,770.10/242,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,322.88

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