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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,768.40, 404,652.60 and 92,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,768.40, 404,652.60 and 92,259.60 is: 138,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,768.40 : 404,652.60 = 92,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,768.40/404,652.60 = 92,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,768.40x = 404,652.60 × 92,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,768.40x = 37,333,087,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333,087,014.96/269,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,389.40

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