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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,537.72, 363,806.60 and 92,823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,537.72, 363,806.60 and 92,823.93 is: 139,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,537.72 : 363,806.60 = 92,823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,537.72/363,806.60 = 92,823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,537.72x = 363,806.60 × 92,823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,537.72x = 33,769,957,907.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769,957,907.82/242,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,235.90

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