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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,533.28, 363,797.36 and 94,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,533.28, 363,797.36 and 94,788 is: 142,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,533.28 : 363,797.36 = 94,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,533.28/363,797.36 = 94,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,533.28x = 363,797.36 × 94,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,533.28x = 34,483,624,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,483,624,159.68/242,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,181.00

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