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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,369.54, 498,512.75 and 92,501.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,369.54, 498,512.75 and 92,501.43 is: 138,740.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,369.54 : 498,512.75 = 92,501.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,369.54/498,512.75 = 92,501.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,369.54x = 498,512.75 × 92,501.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,369.54x = 46,113,141,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113,141,785.73/332,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,740.58

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