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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,085.83, 405,148.46 and 92,591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,085.83, 405,148.46 and 92,591.34 is: 138,893.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,085.83 : 405,148.46 = 92,591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,085.83/405,148.46 = 92,591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,085.83x = 405,148.46 × 92,591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,085.83x = 37,513,238,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513,238,347.38/270,085.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,893.77

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