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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,300.51, 363,475.62 and 92,666.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,300.51, 363,475.62 and 92,666.65 is: 139,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,300.51 : 363,475.62 = 92,666.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,300.51/363,475.62 = 92,666.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,300.51x = 363,475.62 × 92,666.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,300.51x = 33,682,067,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,067,598.74/242,300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,009.48

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