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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,383.92, 363,594.12 and 64,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,383.92, 363,594.12 and 64,887 is: 97,335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,383.92 : 363,594.12 = 64,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,383.92/363,594.12 = 64,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,383.92x = 363,594.12 × 64,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,383.92x = 23,592,531,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,531,664.44/242,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,335.38

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