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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,306.40, 363,459.60 and 94,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,306.40, 363,459.60 and 94,562.40 is: 141,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,306.40 : 363,459.60 = 94,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,306.40/363,459.60 = 94,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,306.40x = 363,459.60 × 94,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,306.40x = 34,369,612,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369,612,079.04/242,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,843.60

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