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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,270.22, 363,446.82 and 82,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,270.22, 363,446.82 and 82,329.24 is: 123,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,270.22 : 363,446.82 = 82,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,270.22/363,446.82 = 82,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,270.22x = 363,446.82 × 82,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,270.22x = 29,922,300,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922,300,471.02/242,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,507.96

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