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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,586.99, 363,993.48 and 92,777.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,586.99, 363,993.48 and 92,777.94 is: 139,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,586.99 : 363,993.48 = 92,777.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,586.99/363,993.48 = 92,777.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,586.99x = 363,993.48 × 92,777.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,586.99x = 33,770,565,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,770,565,247.83/242,586.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,210.13

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