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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,744.92, 391,292.67 and 92,264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,744.92, 391,292.67 and 92,264.57 is: 138,458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,744.92 : 391,292.67 = 92,264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,744.92/391,292.67 = 92,264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,744.92x = 391,292.67 × 92,264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,744.92x = 36,102,449,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,102,449,798.58/260,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,458.88

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