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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,377.76, 363,732.73 and 84,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,377.76, 363,732.73 and 84,606.24 is: 126,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,377.76 : 363,732.73 = 84,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,377.76/363,732.73 = 84,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,377.76x = 363,732.73 × 84,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,377.76x = 30,774,058,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,058,650.24/242,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,967.34

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