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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,820.08, 365,632.92 and 93,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,820.08, 365,632.92 and 93,977.28 is: 140,928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,820.08 : 365,632.92 = 93,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,820.08/365,632.92 = 93,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,820.08x = 365,632.92 × 93,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,820.08x = 34,361,187,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,361,187,300.06/243,820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,928.46

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