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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,268.93, 378,176.04 and 92,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,268.93, 378,176.04 and 92,231.26 is: 138,263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,268.93 : 378,176.04 = 92,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,268.93/378,176.04 = 92,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,268.93x = 378,176.04 × 92,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,268.93x = 34,879,651,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,879,651,725.57/252,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,263.76

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