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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,670.33, 409,071.81 and 92,767.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,670.33, 409,071.81 and 92,767.71 is: 139,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,670.33 : 409,071.81 = 92,767.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,670.33/409,071.81 = 92,767.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,670.33x = 409,071.81 × 92,767.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,670.33x = 37,948,655,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,948,655,039.26/272,670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,174.13

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