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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,531.91, 363,709.17 and 92,698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,531.91, 363,709.17 and 92,698.11 is: 139,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,531.91 : 363,709.17 = 92,698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,531.91/363,709.17 = 92,698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,531.91x = 363,709.17 × 92,698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,531.91x = 33,715,152,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,715,152,648.67/242,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,013.26

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