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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,542.22, 363,813.35 and 92,828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,542.22, 363,813.35 and 92,828.43 is: 139,242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,542.22 : 363,813.35 = 92,828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,542.22/363,813.35 = 92,828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,542.22x = 363,813.35 × 92,828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,542.22x = 33,772,221,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772,221,629.40/242,542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,242.65

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