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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,631.20, 363,774.48 and 92,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,631.20, 363,774.48 and 92,745.20 is: 139,051.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,631.20 : 363,774.48 = 92,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,631.20/363,774.48 = 92,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,631.20x = 363,774.48 × 92,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,631.20x = 33,738,336,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738,336,902.50/242,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,051.93

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