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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,420.08, 363,781.56 and 92,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,420.08, 363,781.56 and 92,673.04 is: 139,067.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,420.08 : 363,781.56 = 92,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,420.08/363,781.56 = 92,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,420.08x = 363,781.56 × 92,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,420.08x = 33,712,743,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712,743,061.14/242,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,067.45

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