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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,954.82, 364,474.98 and 82,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,954.82, 364,474.98 and 82,993.14 is: 124,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,954.82 : 364,474.98 = 82,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,954.82/364,474.98 = 82,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,954.82x = 364,474.98 × 82,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,954.82x = 30,248,923,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248,923,041.64/242,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,504.31

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