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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,712, 364,129.44 and 67,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,712, 364,129.44 and 67,608 is: 101,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,712 : 364,129.44 = 67,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,712/364,129.44 = 67,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,712x = 364,129.44 × 67,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,712x = 24,618,063,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618,063,179.52/242,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,429.11

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