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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,083.08, 362,874.52 and 92,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,083.08, 362,874.52 and 92,283.16 is: 138,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,083.08 : 362,874.52 = 92,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,083.08/362,874.52 = 92,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,083.08x = 362,874.52 × 92,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,083.08x = 33,487,207,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487,207,389.08/242,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,329.40

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