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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,788.93, 364,179.08 and 92,988.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,788.93, 364,179.08 and 92,988.61 is: 139,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,788.93 : 364,179.08 = 92,988.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,788.93/364,179.08 = 92,988.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,788.93x = 364,179.08 × 92,988.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,788.93x = 33,864,505,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864,505,975.34/242,788.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,481.26

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