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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,620.68, 363,931.02 and 94,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,620.68, 363,931.02 and 94,773 is: 142,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,620.68 : 363,931.02 = 94,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,620.68/363,931.02 = 94,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,620.68x = 363,931.02 × 94,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,620.68x = 34,490,834,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490,834,558.46/242,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,159.50

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