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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,139.06, 360,208.59 and 92,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,139.06, 360,208.59 and 92,360.50 is: 138,540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,139.06 : 360,208.59 = 92,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,139.06/360,208.59 = 92,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,139.06x = 360,208.59 × 92,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,139.06x = 33,269,045,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,045,476.70/240,139.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,540.75

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