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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,348.12, 363,516.96 and 64,855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,348.12, 363,516.96 and 64,855.10 is: 97,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,348.12 : 363,516.96 = 64,855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,348.12/363,516.96 = 64,855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,348.12x = 363,516.96 × 64,855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,348.12x = 23,575,928,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,575,928,792.50/242,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,281.25

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