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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,060.48, 362,942.58 and 99,861.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,060.48, 362,942.58 and 99,861.74 is: 149,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,060.48 : 362,942.58 = 99,861.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,060.48/362,942.58 = 99,861.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,060.48x = 362,942.58 × 99,861.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,060.48x = 36,244,077,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,244,077,558.89/242,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,731.50

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