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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,032.40, 363,060.48 and 64,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,032.40, 363,060.48 and 64,541 is: 96,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,032.40 : 363,060.48 = 64,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,032.40/363,060.48 = 64,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,032.40x = 363,060.48 × 64,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,032.40x = 23,432,286,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432,286,439.68/242,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,814.67

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