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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,139.56, 360,209.34 and 92,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,139.56, 360,209.34 and 92,361 is: 138,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,139.56 : 360,209.34 = 92,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,139.56/360,209.34 = 92,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,139.56x = 360,209.34 × 92,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,139.56x = 33,269,294,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,294,851.74/240,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,541.50

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