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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,040.59, 405,118.26 and 92,499.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,040.59, 405,118.26 and 92,499.93 is: 138,769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,040.59 : 405,118.26 = 92,499.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,040.59/405,118.26 = 92,499.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,040.59x = 405,118.26 × 92,499.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,040.59x = 37,473,410,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473,410,691.72/270,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,769.55

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