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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,624.51, 363,762.71 and 92,738.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,624.51, 363,762.71 and 92,738.47 is: 139,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,624.51 : 363,762.71 = 92,738.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,624.51/363,762.71 = 92,738.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,624.51x = 363,762.71 × 92,738.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,624.51x = 33,734,797,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,734,797,346.83/242,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,041.17

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