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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,364.28, 363,712.50 and 84,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,364.28, 363,712.50 and 84,592.76 is: 126,947.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,364.28 : 363,712.50 = 84,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,364.28/363,712.50 = 84,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,364.28x = 363,712.50 × 84,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,364.28x = 30,767,444,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767,444,221.50/242,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,947.11

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