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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,004.80, 363,007.20 and 84,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,004.80, 363,007.20 and 84,180.80 is: 126,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,004.80 : 363,007.20 = 84,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,004.80/363,007.20 = 84,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,004.80x = 363,007.20 × 84,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,004.80x = 30,558,236,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,558,236,501.76/242,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,271.20

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