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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,421.78, 365,128.72 and 93,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,421.78, 365,128.72 and 93,694.60 is: 140,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,421.78 : 365,128.72 = 93,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,421.78/365,128.72 = 93,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,421.78x = 365,128.72 × 93,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,421.78x = 34,210,589,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,210,589,368.91/243,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,540.38

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