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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.81, 517,427.31 and 92,281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.81, 517,427.31 and 92,281.81 is: 138,412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.81 : 517,427.31 = 92,281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.81/517,427.31 = 92,281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.81x = 517,427.31 × 92,281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.81x = 47,749,128,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749,128,710.23/344,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,412.98

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