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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,263.91, 363,368.17 and 64,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,263.91, 363,368.17 and 64,784.76 is: 97,169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,263.91 : 363,368.17 = 64,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,263.91/363,368.17 = 64,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,263.91x = 363,368.17 × 64,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,263.91x = 23,540,719,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,719,685.09/242,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,169.73

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