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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,977.88, 365,981.16 and 94,218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,977.88, 365,981.16 and 94,218.95 is: 141,333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,977.88 : 365,981.16 = 94,218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,977.88/365,981.16 = 94,218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,977.88x = 365,981.16 × 94,218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,977.88x = 34,482,361,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482,361,197.04/243,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,333.97

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