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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,799.93, 364,195.58 and 92,999.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,799.93, 364,195.58 and 92,999.61 is: 139,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,799.93 : 364,195.58 = 92,999.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,799.93/364,195.58 = 92,999.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,799.93x = 364,195.58 × 92,999.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,799.93x = 33,870,046,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870,046,438.73/242,799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,497.76

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