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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,251.84, 405,386 and 92,756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,251.84, 405,386 and 92,756.32 is: 139,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,251.84 : 405,386 = 92,756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,251.84/405,386 = 92,756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,251.84x = 405,386 × 92,756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,251.84x = 37,602,113,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602,113,539.52/270,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,137.31

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