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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,544.22, 363,816.35 and 92,830.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,544.22, 363,816.35 and 92,830.43 is: 139,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,544.22 : 363,816.35 = 92,830.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,544.22/363,816.35 = 92,830.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,544.22x = 363,816.35 × 92,830.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,544.22x = 33,773,228,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773,228,211.53/242,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,245.65

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