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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,792.70, 364,079.70 and 92,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,792.70, 364,079.70 and 92,983.20 is: 139,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,792.70 : 364,079.70 = 92,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,792.70/364,079.70 = 92,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,792.70x = 364,079.70 × 92,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,792.70x = 33,853,295,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,295,561.04/242,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,432.92

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