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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,052.73, 362,828.95 and 92,252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,052.73, 362,828.95 and 92,252.79 is: 138,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,052.73 : 362,828.95 = 92,252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,052.73/362,828.95 = 92,252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,052.73x = 362,828.95 × 92,252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,052.73x = 33,471,982,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471,982,699.64/242,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,283.85

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