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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,499.40, 363,814.80 and 92,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,499.40, 363,814.80 and 92,660.74 is: 139,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,499.40 : 363,814.80 = 92,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,499.40/363,814.80 = 92,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,499.40x = 363,814.80 × 92,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,499.40x = 33,711,348,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711,348,590.95/242,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,016.21

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