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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,498.04, 363,771.98 and 92,863.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,498.04, 363,771.98 and 92,863.50 is: 139,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,498.04 : 363,771.98 = 92,863.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,498.04/363,771.98 = 92,863.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,498.04x = 363,771.98 × 92,863.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,498.04x = 33,781,139,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781,139,264.73/242,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,304.79

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