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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,053.28, 363,091.76 and 92,265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,053.28, 363,091.76 and 92,265.65 is: 138,402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,053.28 : 363,091.76 = 92,265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,053.28/363,091.76 = 92,265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,053.28x = 363,091.76 × 92,265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,053.28x = 33,500,897,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500,897,246.04/242,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,402.99

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