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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,736.46, 499,097.40 and 92,843.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,736.46, 499,097.40 and 92,843.97 is: 139,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,736.46 : 499,097.40 = 92,843.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,736.46/499,097.40 = 92,843.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,736.46x = 499,097.40 × 92,843.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,736.46x = 46,338,184,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,338,184,620.32/332,736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,263.92

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