Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,138.56, 360,207.84 and 92,360
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240,138.56, 360,207.84 and 92,360 is: 138,540
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,138.56 : 360,207.84 = 92,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,138.56/360,207.84 = 92,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,138.56x = 360,207.84 × 92,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,138.56x = 33,268,796,102.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,268,796,102.40/240,138.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,540
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