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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,257.59, 363,358.66 and 64,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,257.59, 363,358.66 and 64,778.44 is: 97,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,257.59 : 363,358.66 = 64,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,257.59/363,358.66 = 64,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,257.59x = 363,358.66 × 64,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,257.59x = 23,537,806,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537,806,705.52/242,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,160.24

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