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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,575.74, 306,863 and 92,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,575.74, 306,863 and 92,124.30 is: 138,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,575.74 : 306,863 = 92,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,575.74/306,863 = 92,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,575.74x = 306,863 × 92,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,575.74x = 28,269,539,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269,539,070.90/204,575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,186.18

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