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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.15, 517,426.31 and 92,281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.15, 517,426.31 and 92,281.15 is: 138,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.15 : 517,426.31 = 92,281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.15/517,426.31 = 92,281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.15x = 517,426.31 × 92,281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.15x = 47,748,693,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,693,864.19/344,975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,411.98

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