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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,537.22, 363,805.85 and 92,823.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,537.22, 363,805.85 and 92,823.43 is: 139,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,537.22 : 363,805.85 = 92,823.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,537.22/363,805.85 = 92,823.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,537.22x = 363,805.85 × 92,823.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,537.22x = 33,769,706,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769,706,851.07/242,537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,235.15

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