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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,209.14, 363,338.49 and 92,575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,209.14, 363,338.49 and 92,575.38 is: 138,872.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,209.14 : 363,338.49 = 92,575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,209.14/363,338.49 = 92,575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,209.14x = 363,338.49 × 92,575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,209.14x = 33,636,198,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,636,198,780.38/242,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,872.54

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