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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,233.78, 475,872.54 and 92,596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,233.78, 475,872.54 and 92,596.08 is: 138,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,233.78 : 475,872.54 = 92,596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,233.78/475,872.54 = 92,596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,233.78x = 475,872.54 × 92,596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,233.78x = 44,063,931,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063,931,783.64/317,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,900.50

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