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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,683.57, 409,044.04 and 92,695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,683.57, 409,044.04 and 92,695.75 is: 139,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,683.57 : 409,044.04 = 92,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,683.57/409,044.04 = 92,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,683.57x = 409,044.04 × 92,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,683.57x = 37,916,644,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916,644,350.40/272,683.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,049.98

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