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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,959.40, 304,439.10 and 92,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,959.40, 304,439.10 and 92,151.40 is: 138,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,959.40 : 304,439.10 = 92,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,959.40/304,439.10 = 92,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,959.40x = 304,439.10 × 92,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,959.40x = 28,054,489,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054,489,279.74/202,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,227.10

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