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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,360.91, 363,377.34 and 84,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,360.91, 363,377.34 and 84,503.25 is: 126,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,360.91 : 363,377.34 = 84,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,360.91/363,377.34 = 84,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,360.91x = 363,377.34 × 84,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,360.91x = 30,706,566,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706,566,206.36/242,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,697.68

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