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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,140.56 : 360,210.84 = 92,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,140.56/360,210.84 = 92,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,140.56x = 360,210.84 × 92,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,140.56x = 33,269,793,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,793,604.08/240,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,543

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