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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.38, 517,426.65 and 92,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.38, 517,426.65 and 92,281.36 is: 138,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.38 : 517,426.65 = 92,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.38/517,426.65 = 92,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.38x = 517,426.65 × 92,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.38x = 47,748,834,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,834,962.24/344,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.30

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