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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,149.12, 363,328.14 and 92,434.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,149.12, 363,328.14 and 92,434.36 is: 138,691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,149.12 : 363,328.14 = 92,434.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,149.12/363,328.14 = 92,434.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,149.12x = 363,328.14 × 92,434.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,149.12x = 33,584,004,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584,004,090.89/242,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,691.41

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