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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,691.70, 409,056.24 and 92,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,691.70, 409,056.24 and 92,703.88 is: 139,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,691.70 : 409,056.24 = 92,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,691.70/409,056.24 = 92,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,691.70x = 409,056.24 × 92,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,691.70x = 37,921,100,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921,100,586.21/272,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,062.17

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