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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,060.36, 362,975.34 and 84,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,060.36, 362,975.34 and 84,269.48 is: 126,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,060.36 : 362,975.34 = 84,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,060.36/362,975.34 = 84,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,060.36x = 362,975.34 × 84,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,060.36x = 30,587,743,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,743,154.62/242,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,364.11

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