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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,514.13, 476,221.98 and 92,821.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,514.13, 476,221.98 and 92,821.75 is: 139,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,514.13 : 476,221.98 = 92,821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,514.13/476,221.98 = 92,821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,514.13x = 476,221.98 × 92,821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,514.13x = 44,203,756,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,203,756,729.59/317,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,218.24

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