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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,023.17, 363,020.87 and 92,278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,023.17, 363,020.87 and 92,278.58 is: 138,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,023.17 : 363,020.87 = 92,278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,023.17/363,020.87 = 92,278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,023.17x = 363,020.87 × 92,278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,023.17x = 33,499,048,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,048,809.56/242,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.57

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