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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,254.91, 138,274.83 and 42,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,254.91, 138,274.83 and 42,340.28 is: 63,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,254.91 : 138,274.83 = 42,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,254.91/138,274.83 = 42,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,254.91x = 138,274.83 × 42,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,254.91x = 5,854,595,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,595,019.15/92,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,461.07

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