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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,619.54, 364,042.04 and 92,810.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,619.54, 364,042.04 and 92,810.31 is: 139,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,619.54 : 364,042.04 = 92,810.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,619.54/364,042.04 = 92,810.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,619.54x = 364,042.04 × 92,810.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,619.54x = 33,786,854,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,854,121.38/242,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,258.59

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