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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,742, 475,159.32 and 92,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,742, 475,159.32 and 92,073.24 is: 138,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,742 : 475,159.32 = 92,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,742/475,159.32 = 92,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,742x = 475,159.32 × 92,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,742x = 43,749,458,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,749,458,338.78/316,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,123.33

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