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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,107.40, 363,161.10 and 94,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,107.40, 363,161.10 and 94,363.40 is: 141,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,107.40 : 363,161.10 = 94,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,107.40/363,161.10 = 94,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,107.40x = 363,161.10 × 94,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,107.40x = 34,269,116,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,269,116,143.74/242,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,545.10

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