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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,264.32, 363,429.73 and 82,297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,264.32, 363,429.73 and 82,297.31 is: 123,457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,264.32 : 363,429.73 = 82,297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,264.32/363,429.73 = 82,297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,264.32x = 363,429.73 × 82,297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,264.32x = 29,909,289,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909,289,855.86/242,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,457.26

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