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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.52, 517,426.88 and 92,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.52, 517,426.88 and 92,281.52 is: 138,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.52 : 517,426.88 = 92,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.52/517,426.88 = 92,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.52x = 517,426.88 × 92,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.52x = 47,748,939,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,939,807.42/344,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.55

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