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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,270, 475,853.94 and 92,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,270, 475,853.94 and 92,577.68 is: 138,851.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,270 : 475,853.94 = 92,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,270/475,853.94 = 92,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,270x = 475,853.94 × 92,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,270x = 44,053,453,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053,453,784.06/317,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,851.62

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