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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,213.92, 363,345.60 and 92,580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,213.92, 363,345.60 and 92,580.14 is: 138,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,213.92 : 363,345.60 = 92,580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,213.92/363,345.60 = 92,580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,213.92x = 363,345.60 × 92,580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,213.92x = 33,638,586,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,638,586,516.38/242,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,879.66

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