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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,723.70, 363,976.20 and 92,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,723.70, 363,976.20 and 92,914.20 is: 139,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,723.70 : 363,976.20 = 92,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,723.70/363,976.20 = 92,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,723.70x = 363,976.20 × 92,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,723.70x = 33,818,557,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,818,557,442.04/242,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,329.44

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