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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,529.28, 363,791.36 and 94,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,529.28, 363,791.36 and 94,784 is: 142,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,529.28 : 363,791.36 = 94,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,529.28/363,791.36 = 94,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,529.28x = 363,791.36 × 94,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,529.28x = 34,481,600,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,481,600,266.24/242,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,175.00

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