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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,540.72, 363,811.10 and 92,826.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,540.72, 363,811.10 and 92,826.93 is: 139,240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,540.72 : 363,811.10 = 92,826.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,540.72/363,811.10 = 92,826.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,540.72x = 363,811.10 × 92,826.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,540.72x = 33,771,467,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771,467,512.92/242,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,240.40

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