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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,301.51, 363,477.12 and 92,667.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,301.51, 363,477.12 and 92,667.65 is: 139,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,301.51 : 363,477.12 = 92,667.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,301.51/363,477.12 = 92,667.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,301.51x = 363,477.12 × 92,667.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,301.51x = 33,682,570,539.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,570,539.17/242,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,010.98

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