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