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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.72, 517,427.17 and 92,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.72, 517,427.17 and 92,281.70 is: 138,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.72 : 517,427.17 = 92,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.72/517,427.17 = 92,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.72x = 517,427.17 × 92,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.72x = 47,749,059,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749,059,936.65/344,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.82

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