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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,381.93, 363,591.11 and 64,885.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,381.93, 363,591.11 and 64,885.01 is: 97,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,381.93 : 363,591.11 = 64,885.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,381.93/363,591.11 = 64,885.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,381.93x = 363,591.11 × 64,885.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,381.93x = 23,591,611,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,611,152.52/242,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,332.39

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