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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,639.20, 363,969.60 and 92,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,639.20, 363,969.60 and 92,951.20 is: 139,430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,639.20 : 363,969.60 = 92,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,639.20/363,969.60 = 92,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,639.20x = 363,969.60 × 92,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,639.20x = 33,831,411,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831,411,083.52/242,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,430.94

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