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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,586.80, 363,880.20 and 94,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,586.80, 363,880.20 and 94,842.80 is: 142,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,586.80 : 363,880.20 = 94,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,586.80/363,880.20 = 94,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,586.80x = 363,880.20 × 94,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,586.80x = 34,511,417,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511,417,032.56/242,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,264.20

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