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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,304.71, 363,481.91 and 92,670.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,304.71, 363,481.91 and 92,670.85 is: 139,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,304.71 : 363,481.91 = 92,670.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,304.71/363,481.91 = 92,670.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,304.71x = 363,481.91 × 92,670.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,304.71x = 33,684,177,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,684,177,897.84/242,304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,015.78

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