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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,262.91, 363,366.68 and 64,783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,262.91, 363,366.68 and 64,783.76 is: 97,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,262.91 : 363,366.68 = 64,783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,262.91/363,366.68 = 64,783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,262.91x = 363,366.68 × 64,783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,262.91x = 23,540,259,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,259,465.20/242,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,168.24

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