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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,192.72, 363,290.96 and 84,420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,192.72, 363,290.96 and 84,420.72 is: 126,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,192.72 : 363,290.96 = 84,420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,192.72/363,290.96 = 84,420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,192.72x = 363,290.96 × 84,420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,192.72x = 30,669,284,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,284,412.69/242,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,631.74

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