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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,060.98, 408,152.75 and 92,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,060.98, 408,152.75 and 92,136.26 is: 138,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,060.98 : 408,152.75 = 92,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,060.98/408,152.75 = 92,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,060.98x = 408,152.75 × 92,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,060.98x = 37,605,667,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,605,667,564.62/272,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,225.14

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