Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,140.56, 360,210.84 and 92,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240,140.56, 360,210.84 and 92,362 is: 138,543
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,140.56 : 360,210.84 = 92,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,140.56/360,210.84 = 92,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,140.56x = 360,210.84 × 92,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,140.56x = 33,269,793,604.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,269,793,604.08/240,140.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,543
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