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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,652.60, 363,989.70 and 82,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,652.60, 363,989.70 and 82,726.20 is: 124,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,652.60 : 363,989.70 = 82,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,652.60/363,989.70 = 82,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,652.60x = 363,989.70 × 82,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,652.60x = 30,111,484,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111,484,720.14/242,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,092.98

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