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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,016.42, 363,010.76 and 92,271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,016.42, 363,010.76 and 92,271.83 is: 138,402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,016.42 : 363,010.76 = 92,271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,016.42/363,010.76 = 92,271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,016.42x = 363,010.76 × 92,271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,016.42x = 33,495,665,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,665,723.53/242,016.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,402.45

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