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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,047.24, 362,820.69 and 92,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,047.24, 362,820.69 and 92,247.32 is: 138,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,047.24 : 362,820.69 = 92,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,047.24/362,820.69 = 92,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,047.24x = 362,820.69 × 92,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,047.24x = 33,469,236,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,236,293.05/242,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,275.64

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