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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,634.76, 363,705.90 and 92,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,634.76, 363,705.90 and 92,836.60 is: 139,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,634.76 : 363,705.90 = 92,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,634.76/363,705.90 = 92,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,634.76x = 363,705.90 × 92,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,634.76x = 33,765,219,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765,219,155.94/242,634.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,160.68

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