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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,473.84, 363,710.72 and 92,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,473.84, 363,710.72 and 92,729.21 is: 139,093.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,473.84 : 363,710.72 = 92,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,473.84/363,710.72 = 92,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,473.84x = 363,710.72 × 92,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,473.84x = 33,726,606,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,726,606,147.40/242,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,093.79

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