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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,008.30, 360,012.45 and 92,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,008.30, 360,012.45 and 92,264.30 is: 138,396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,008.30 : 360,012.45 = 92,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,008.30/360,012.45 = 92,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,008.30x = 360,012.45 × 92,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,008.30x = 33,216,296,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,216,296,690.54/240,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,396.45

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