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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,973.16, 517,423.33 and 92,279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,973.16, 517,423.33 and 92,279.15 is: 138,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,973.16 : 517,423.33 = 92,279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,973.16/517,423.33 = 92,279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,973.16x = 517,423.33 × 92,279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,973.16x = 47,747,384,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747,384,032.07/344,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,408.98

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