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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,979.50, 515,992 and 91,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,979.50, 515,992 and 91,256.44 is: 136,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,979.50 : 515,992 = 91,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,979.50/515,992 = 91,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,979.50x = 515,992 × 91,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,979.50x = 47,087,592,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087,592,988.48/343,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,890.70

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