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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,845.17, 364,294.08 and 93,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,845.17, 364,294.08 and 93,212.25 is: 139,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,845.17 : 364,294.08 = 93,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,845.17/364,294.08 = 93,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,845.17x = 364,294.08 × 93,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,845.17x = 33,956,670,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,956,670,858.48/242,845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,828.48

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