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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,543.84, 390,862.56 and 92,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,543.84, 390,862.56 and 92,161.76 is: 138,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,543.84 : 390,862.56 = 92,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,543.84/390,862.56 = 92,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,543.84x = 390,862.56 × 92,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,543.84x = 36,022,581,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022,581,447.71/260,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,259.19

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