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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,217.44, 363,350.94 and 92,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,217.44, 363,350.94 and 92,583.68 is: 138,884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,217.44 : 363,350.94 = 92,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,217.44/363,350.94 = 92,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,217.44x = 363,350.94 × 92,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,217.44x = 33,640,367,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640,367,156.66/242,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,884.99

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