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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,717.55, 475,122.69 and 92,048.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,717.55, 475,122.69 and 92,048.79 is: 138,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,717.55 : 475,122.69 = 92,048.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,717.55/475,122.69 = 92,048.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,717.55x = 475,122.69 × 92,048.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,717.55x = 43,734,468,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,734,468,716.05/316,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,086.66

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