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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,216.97, 393,327.73 and 84,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,216.97, 393,327.73 and 84,724 is: 127,086.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,216.97 : 393,327.73 = 84,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,216.97/393,327.73 = 84,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,216.97x = 393,327.73 × 84,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,216.97x = 33,324,298,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324,298,596.52/262,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,086.74

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