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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,986.66, 364,483.24 and 85,219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,986.66, 364,483.24 and 85,219.72 is: 127,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,986.66 : 364,483.24 = 85,219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,986.66/364,483.24 = 85,219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,986.66x = 364,483.24 × 85,219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,986.66x = 31,061,159,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061,159,657.49/242,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,830.72

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