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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,955.60, 364,166.10 and 85,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,955.60, 364,166.10 and 85,102.80 is: 127,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,955.60 : 364,166.10 = 85,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,955.60/364,166.10 = 85,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,955.60x = 364,166.10 × 85,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,955.60x = 30,991,554,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,991,554,775.08/242,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,560.57

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