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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,334, 363,534.12 and 84,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,334, 363,534.12 and 84,538.80 is: 126,819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,334 : 363,534.12 = 84,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,334/363,534.12 = 84,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,334x = 363,534.12 × 84,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,334x = 30,732,738,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732,738,263.86/242,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,819.75

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