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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,454.78, 363,688.11 and 82,530.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,454.78, 363,688.11 and 82,530.41 is: 123,797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,454.78 : 363,688.11 = 82,530.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,454.78/363,688.11 = 82,530.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,454.78x = 363,688.11 × 82,530.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,454.78x = 30,015,327,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,015,327,011.98/242,454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,797.63

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