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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,851.94, 364,057.37 and 84,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,851.94, 364,057.37 and 84,994.28 is: 127,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,851.94 : 364,057.37 = 84,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,851.94/364,057.37 = 84,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,851.94x = 364,057.37 × 84,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,851.94x = 30,942,793,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,793,799.26/242,851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,414.23

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