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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.26, 517,426.53 and 92,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.26, 517,426.53 and 92,281.28 is: 138,412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.26 : 517,426.53 = 92,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.26/517,426.53 = 92,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.26x = 517,426.53 × 92,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.26x = 47,748,782,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,782,494.36/344,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.19

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