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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,831.85, 493,247.78 and 92,214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,831.85, 493,247.78 and 92,214.65 is: 138,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,831.85 : 493,247.78 = 92,214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,831.85/493,247.78 = 92,214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,831.85x = 493,247.78 × 92,214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,831.85x = 45,484,670,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484,670,934.90/328,831.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,321.98

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