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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,979.46, 475,542.90 and 92,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,979.46, 475,542.90 and 92,363.76 is: 138,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,979.46 : 475,542.90 = 92,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,979.46/475,542.90 = 92,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,979.46x = 475,542.90 × 92,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,979.46x = 43,922,930,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922,930,285.30/316,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,567.12

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