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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.31, 517,426.56 and 92,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.31, 517,426.56 and 92,281.30 is: 138,412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.31 : 517,426.56 = 92,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.31/517,426.56 = 92,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.31x = 517,426.56 × 92,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.31x = 47,748,795,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,795,611.33/344,975.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.21

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