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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,153.40, 363,269.04 and 92,387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,153.40, 363,269.04 and 92,387.64 is: 138,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,153.40 : 363,269.04 = 92,387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,153.40/363,269.04 = 92,387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,153.40x = 363,269.04 × 92,387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,153.40x = 33,561,569,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,561,569,290.67/242,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,596.32

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