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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,261.91, 363,365.18 and 64,782.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,261.91, 363,365.18 and 64,782.75 is: 97,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,261.91 : 363,365.18 = 64,782.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,261.91/363,365.18 = 64,782.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,261.91x = 363,365.18 × 64,782.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,261.91x = 23,539,795,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,795,614.65/242,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,166.72

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