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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,974.67, 517,425.57 and 92,280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,974.67, 517,425.57 and 92,280.65 is: 138,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,974.67 : 517,425.57 = 92,280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,974.67/517,425.57 = 92,280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,974.67x = 517,425.57 × 92,280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,974.67x = 47,748,365,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,365,339.09/344,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,411.22

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