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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,977.14, 364,507.02 and 83,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,977.14, 364,507.02 and 83,044.26 is: 124,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,977.14 : 364,507.02 = 83,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,977.14/364,507.02 = 83,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,977.14x = 364,507.02 × 83,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,977.14x = 30,270,215,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270,215,740.71/242,977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,580.51

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