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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,860.44, 499,276.08 and 92,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,860.44, 499,276.08 and 92,975.76 is: 139,459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,860.44 : 499,276.08 = 92,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,860.44/499,276.08 = 92,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,860.44x = 499,276.08 × 92,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,860.44x = 46,420,572,987.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,420,572,987.82/332,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,459.57

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