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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,972.03, 517,421.64 and 92,278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,972.03, 517,421.64 and 92,278.02 is: 138,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,972.03 : 517,421.64 = 92,278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,972.03/517,421.64 = 92,278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,972.03x = 517,421.64 × 92,278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,972.03x = 47,746,644,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,746,644,444.35/344,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,407.29

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