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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,537.88, 363,718.14 and 92,704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,537.88, 363,718.14 and 92,704.08 is: 139,022.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,537.88 : 363,718.14 = 92,704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,537.88/363,718.14 = 92,704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,537.88x = 363,718.14 × 92,704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,537.88x = 33,718,155,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718,155,548.01/242,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,022.22

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