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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,427.20, 365,052.24 and 93,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,427.20, 365,052.24 and 93,590.40 is: 140,351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,427.20 : 365,052.24 = 93,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,427.20/365,052.24 = 93,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,427.20x = 365,052.24 × 93,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,427.20x = 34,165,385,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165,385,162.50/243,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,351.55

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