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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,202.89, 363,329.11 and 92,569.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,202.89, 363,329.11 and 92,569.13 is: 138,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,202.89 : 363,329.11 = 92,569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,202.89/363,329.11 = 92,569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,202.89x = 363,329.11 × 92,569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,202.89x = 33,633,059,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,059,277.92/242,202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,863.16

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