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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,188.92, 363,331.98 and 84,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,188.92, 363,331.98 and 84,375 is: 126,579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,188.92 : 363,331.98 = 84,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,188.92/363,331.98 = 84,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,188.92x = 363,331.98 × 84,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,188.92x = 30,656,135,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,656,135,812.50/242,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,579.43

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