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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,117.49, 363,178.05 and 84,345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,117.49, 363,178.05 and 84,345.69 is: 126,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,117.49 : 363,178.05 = 84,345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,117.49/363,178.05 = 84,345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,117.49x = 363,178.05 × 84,345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,117.49x = 30,632,501,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632,501,404.21/242,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,519.16

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