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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,373.26, 363,725.98 and 84,601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,373.26, 363,725.98 and 84,601.73 is: 126,960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,373.26 : 363,725.98 = 84,601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,373.26/363,725.98 = 84,601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,373.26x = 363,725.98 × 84,601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,373.26x = 30,771,847,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771,847,851.76/242,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,960.57

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