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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,581.86, 363,985.79 and 92,772.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,581.86, 363,985.79 and 92,772.81 is: 139,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,581.86 : 363,985.79 = 92,772.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,581.86/363,985.79 = 92,772.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,581.86x = 363,985.79 × 92,772.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,581.86x = 33,767,984,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,984,074.51/242,581.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,202.43

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