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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.78, 363,003.03 and 94,257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.78, 363,003.03 and 94,257.78 is: 141,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.78 : 363,003.03 = 94,257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.78/363,003.03 = 94,257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.78x = 363,003.03 × 94,257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.78x = 34,215,859,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,215,859,741.07/242,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,386.81

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