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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,533.63, 363,659.23 and 92,784.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,533.63, 363,659.23 and 92,784.21 is: 139,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,533.63 : 363,659.23 = 92,784.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,533.63/363,659.23 = 92,784.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,533.63x = 363,659.23 × 92,784.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,533.63x = 33,741,834,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741,834,364.76/242,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,122.29

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