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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,968.20, 517,452.30 and 92,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,968.20, 517,452.30 and 92,248.20 is: 138,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,968.20 : 517,452.30 = 92,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,968.20/517,452.30 = 92,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,968.20x = 517,452.30 × 92,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,968.20x = 47,734,043,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734,043,260.86/344,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,372.30

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