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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,615.68, 363,923.52 and 94,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,615.68, 363,923.52 and 94,768 is: 142,152

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,615.68 : 363,923.52 = 94,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,615.68/363,923.52 = 94,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,615.68x = 363,923.52 × 94,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,615.68x = 34,488,304,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,488,304,143.36/242,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,152

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