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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,379.26, 363,734.98 and 84,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,379.26, 363,734.98 and 84,607.74 is: 126,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,379.26 : 363,734.98 = 84,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,379.26/363,734.98 = 84,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,379.26x = 363,734.98 × 84,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,379.26x = 30,774,794,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,794,616.75/242,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,969.59

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