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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,051.28, 363,088.76 and 92,263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,051.28, 363,088.76 and 92,263.65 is: 138,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,051.28 : 363,088.76 = 92,263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,051.28/363,088.76 = 92,263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,051.28x = 363,088.76 × 92,263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,051.28x = 33,499,893,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499,893,810.26/242,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,399.99

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