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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.76, 517,427.28 and 92,281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.76, 517,427.28 and 92,281.78 is: 138,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.76 : 517,427.28 = 92,281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.76/517,427.28 = 92,281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.76x = 517,427.28 × 92,281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.76x = 47,749,110,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749,110,418.96/344,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.94

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