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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,408.16, 392,033.72 and 92,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,408.16, 392,033.72 and 92,906.34 is: 139,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,408.16 : 392,033.72 = 92,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,408.16/392,033.72 = 92,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,408.16x = 392,033.72 × 92,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,408.16x = 36,422,419,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,422,419,049.11/261,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,331.61

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