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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,738.46, 499,100.40 and 92,845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,738.46, 499,100.40 and 92,845.97 is: 139,266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,738.46 : 499,100.40 = 92,845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,738.46/499,100.40 = 92,845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,738.46x = 499,100.40 × 92,845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,738.46x = 46,339,460,765.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,339,460,765.39/332,738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,266.92

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