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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,650.08, 363,977.45 and 65,157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,650.08, 363,977.45 and 65,157.09 is: 97,736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,650.08 : 363,977.45 = 65,157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,650.08/363,977.45 = 65,157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,650.08x = 363,977.45 × 65,157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,650.08x = 23,715,711,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,715,711,141.84/242,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,736.26

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