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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,998.71, 364,549.89 and 93,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,998.71, 364,549.89 and 93,237.73 is: 139,876.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,998.71 : 364,549.89 = 93,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,998.71/364,549.89 = 93,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,998.71x = 364,549.89 × 93,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,998.71x = 33,989,805,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,989,805,441.98/242,998.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,876.49

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