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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,427.20, 405,602.40 and 92,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,427.20, 405,602.40 and 92,942.40 is: 139,400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,427.20 : 405,602.40 = 92,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,427.20/405,602.40 = 92,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,427.20x = 405,602.40 × 92,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,427.20x = 37,697,660,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,697,660,501.76/270,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,400.40

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