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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,375.30, 363,587.89 and 92,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,375.30, 363,587.89 and 92,741.43 is: 139,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,375.30 : 363,587.89 = 92,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,375.30/363,587.89 = 92,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,375.30x = 363,587.89 × 92,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,375.30x = 33,719,660,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719,660,849.28/242,375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,121.69

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