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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,262.41, 363,365.93 and 64,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,262.41, 363,365.93 and 64,783.26 is: 97,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,262.41 : 363,365.93 = 64,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,262.41/363,365.93 = 64,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,262.41x = 363,365.93 × 64,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,262.41x = 23,540,029,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,029,194.42/242,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,167.49

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