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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,554.02, 363,818.88 and 92,866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,554.02, 363,818.88 and 92,866.02 is: 139,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,554.02 : 363,818.88 = 92,866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,554.02/363,818.88 = 92,866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,554.02x = 363,818.88 × 92,866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,554.02x = 33,786,411,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,411,386.46/242,554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,294.38

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