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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,921.98, 463,293.49 and 92,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,921.98, 463,293.49 and 92,772 is: 139,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,921.98 : 463,293.49 = 92,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,921.98/463,293.49 = 92,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,921.98x = 463,293.49 × 92,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,921.98x = 42,980,663,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,980,663,654.28/308,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,131.13

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