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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,617.68, 363,926.52 and 94,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,617.68, 363,926.52 and 94,770 is: 142,155

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,617.68 : 363,926.52 = 94,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,617.68/363,926.52 = 94,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,617.68x = 363,926.52 × 94,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,617.68x = 34,489,316,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,489,316,300.40/242,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,155

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