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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,908.56, 364,414.68 and 85,146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,908.56, 364,414.68 and 85,146.48 is: 127,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,908.56 : 364,414.68 = 85,146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,908.56/364,414.68 = 85,146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,908.56x = 364,414.68 × 85,146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,908.56x = 31,028,627,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,028,627,262.33/242,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,737.89

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