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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,424.08, 363,787.60 and 92,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,424.08, 363,787.60 and 92,677.04 is: 139,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,424.08 : 363,787.60 = 92,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,424.08/363,787.60 = 92,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,424.08x = 363,787.60 × 92,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,424.08x = 33,714,757,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,714,757,956.70/242,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,073.47

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