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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,721.70, 363,973.20 and 92,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,721.70, 363,973.20 and 92,912.20 is: 139,326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,721.70 : 363,973.20 = 92,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,721.70/363,973.20 = 92,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,721.70x = 363,973.20 × 92,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,721.70x = 33,817,550,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817,550,753.04/242,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,326.44

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