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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,006.48, 363,027 and 64,512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,006.48, 363,027 and 64,512.56 is: 96,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,006.48 : 363,027 = 64,512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,006.48/363,027 = 64,512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,006.48x = 363,027 × 64,512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,006.48x = 23,419,801,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,801,119.12/242,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,773.45

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