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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,522.91, 363,695.67 and 92,689.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,522.91, 363,695.67 and 92,689.11 is: 138,999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,522.91 : 363,695.67 = 92,689.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,522.91/363,695.67 = 92,689.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,522.91x = 363,695.67 × 92,689.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,522.91x = 33,710,627,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710,627,963.15/242,522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,999.77

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