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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,803.20, 364,095.45 and 92,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,803.20, 364,095.45 and 92,993.70 is: 139,448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,803.20 : 364,095.45 = 92,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,803.20/364,095.45 = 92,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,803.20x = 364,095.45 × 92,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,803.20x = 33,858,583,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,583,048.67/242,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,448.67

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