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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,749.14, 327,905.69 and 92,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,749.14, 327,905.69 and 92,421.20 is: 138,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,749.14 : 327,905.69 = 92,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,749.14/327,905.69 = 92,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,749.14x = 327,905.69 × 92,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,749.14x = 30,305,437,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,305,437,714.29/218,749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,539.69

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