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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,597.96, 512,338.86 and 92,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,597.96, 512,338.86 and 92,221.64 is: 138,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,597.96 : 512,338.86 = 92,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,597.96/512,338.86 = 92,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,597.96x = 512,338.86 × 92,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,597.96x = 47,248,729,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248,729,904.93/341,597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,316.78

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