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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,246.60, 363,394.10 and 92,612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,246.60, 363,394.10 and 92,612.77 is: 138,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,246.60 : 363,394.10 = 92,612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,246.60/363,394.10 = 92,612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,246.60x = 363,394.10 × 92,612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,246.60x = 33,654,933,004.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654,933,004.76/242,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,928.40

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