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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,966.20, 517,449.30 and 92,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,966.20, 517,449.30 and 92,246.20 is: 138,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,966.20 : 517,449.30 = 92,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,966.20/517,449.30 = 92,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,966.20x = 517,449.30 × 92,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,966.20x = 47,732,731,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,732,731,617.66/344,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,369.30

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