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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,836, 359,771.44 and 92,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,836, 359,771.44 and 92,092 is: 138,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,836 : 359,771.44 = 92,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,836/359,771.44 = 92,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,836x = 359,771.44 × 92,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,836x = 33,132,071,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132,071,452.48/239,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,144.70

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