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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,186.60, 363,281.96 and 84,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,186.60, 363,281.96 and 84,414.80 is: 126,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,186.60 : 363,281.96 = 84,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,186.60/363,281.96 = 84,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,186.60x = 363,281.96 × 84,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,186.60x = 30,666,373,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,666,373,997.01/242,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,622.92

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