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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,117.99, 363,178.80 and 84,346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,117.99, 363,178.80 and 84,346.19 is: 126,519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,117.99 : 363,178.80 = 84,346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,117.99/363,178.80 = 84,346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,117.99x = 363,178.80 × 84,346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,117.99x = 30,632,746,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632,746,252.88/242,117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,519.91

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