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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,982.34, 359,973.51 and 92,134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,982.34, 359,973.51 and 92,134.66 is: 138,201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,982.34 : 359,973.51 = 92,134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,982.34/359,973.51 = 92,134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,982.34x = 359,973.51 × 92,134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,982.34x = 33,166,036,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,166,036,952.86/239,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,201.99

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