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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,063.92, 405,145.08 and 92,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,063.92, 405,145.08 and 92,588.88 is: 138,900.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,063.92 : 405,145.08 = 92,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,063.92/405,145.08 = 92,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,063.92x = 405,145.08 × 92,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,063.92x = 37,511,929,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,511,929,194.71/270,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,900.19

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