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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,672.40, 363,835.80 and 92,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,672.40, 363,835.80 and 92,854.80 is: 139,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,672.40 : 363,835.80 = 92,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,672.40/363,835.80 = 92,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,672.40x = 363,835.80 × 92,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,672.40x = 33,783,900,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,783,900,441.84/242,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,216.08

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