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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,972.62, 517,422.53 and 92,278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,972.62, 517,422.53 and 92,278.62 is: 138,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,972.62 : 517,422.53 = 92,278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,972.62/517,422.53 = 92,278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,972.62x = 517,422.53 × 92,278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,972.62x = 47,747,035,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747,035,800.75/344,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,408.19

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