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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,586.30, 363,879.45 and 94,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,586.30, 363,879.45 and 94,842.30 is: 142,263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,586.30 : 363,879.45 = 94,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,586.30/363,879.45 = 94,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,586.30x = 363,879.45 × 94,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,586.30x = 34,511,163,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511,163,960.74/242,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,263.45

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