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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,022.17, 363,079.43 and 92,249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,022.17, 363,079.43 and 92,249.93 is: 138,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,022.17 : 363,079.43 = 92,249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,022.17/363,079.43 = 92,249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,022.17x = 363,079.43 × 92,249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,022.17x = 33,494,052,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,494,052,794.33/242,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,392.50

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