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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,027.88, 363,100.68 and 84,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,027.88, 363,100.68 and 84,257.16 is: 126,406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,027.88 : 363,100.68 = 84,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,027.88/363,100.68 = 84,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,027.88x = 363,100.68 × 84,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,027.88x = 30,593,832,090.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593,832,090.87/242,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,406.23

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