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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,203.11, 363,306.69 and 84,431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,203.11, 363,306.69 and 84,431.31 is: 126,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,203.11 : 363,306.69 = 84,431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,203.11/363,306.69 = 84,431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,203.11x = 363,306.69 × 84,431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,203.11x = 30,674,459,768.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,674,459,768.46/242,203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,647.67

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