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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,006.28, 363,009.78 and 94,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,006.28, 363,009.78 and 94,262.28 is: 141,393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,006.28 : 363,009.78 = 94,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,006.28/363,009.78 = 94,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,006.28x = 363,009.78 × 94,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,006.28x = 34,218,129,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218,129,525.10/242,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,393.56

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