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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,978.53, 365,982.15 and 94,219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,978.53, 365,982.15 and 94,219.61 is: 141,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,978.53 : 365,982.15 = 94,219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,978.53/365,982.15 = 94,219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,978.53x = 365,982.15 × 94,219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,978.53x = 34,482,693,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482,693,610.05/243,978.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,334.95

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