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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,261.61, 363,416.64 and 92,627.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,261.61, 363,416.64 and 92,627.79 is: 138,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,261.61 : 363,416.64 = 92,627.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,261.61/363,416.64 = 92,627.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,261.61x = 363,416.64 × 92,627.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,261.61x = 33,662,480,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662,480,212.43/242,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,950.95

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