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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,746.54, 409,146.24 and 92,958.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,746.54, 409,146.24 and 92,958.74 is: 139,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,746.54 : 409,146.24 = 92,958.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,746.54/409,146.24 = 92,958.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,746.54x = 409,146.24 × 92,958.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,746.54x = 38,033,718,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033,718,260.41/272,746.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,447.11

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