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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,254.11, 363,405.36 and 92,620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,254.11, 363,405.36 and 92,620.26 is: 138,939.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,254.11 : 363,405.36 = 92,620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,254.11/363,405.36 = 92,620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,254.11x = 363,405.36 × 92,620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,254.11x = 33,658,698,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,658,698,928.59/242,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,939.64

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