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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,019.98, 363,047.31 and 64,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,019.98, 363,047.31 and 64,526.06 is: 96,793.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,019.98 : 363,047.31 = 64,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,019.98/363,047.31 = 64,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,019.98x = 363,047.31 × 64,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,019.98x = 23,426,012,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,012,507.90/242,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,793.71

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