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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,137, 363,149.34 and 92,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,137, 363,149.34 and 92,323.72 is: 138,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,137 : 363,149.34 = 92,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,137/363,149.34 = 92,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,137x = 363,149.34 × 92,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,137x = 33,527,297,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,527,297,984.34/242,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,464.17

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