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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,689.70, 363,925.20 and 92,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,689.70, 363,925.20 and 92,880.20 is: 139,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,689.70 : 363,925.20 = 92,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,689.70/363,925.20 = 92,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,689.70x = 363,925.20 × 92,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,689.70x = 33,801,445,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801,445,361.04/242,689.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,278.45

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