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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,742.42, 364,034.91 and 92,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,742.42, 364,034.91 and 92,974.74 is: 139,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,742.42 : 364,034.91 = 92,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,742.42/364,034.91 = 92,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,742.42x = 364,034.91 × 92,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,742.42x = 33,846,051,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,846,051,108.17/242,742.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,431.96

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