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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,976.31, 517,428.06 and 92,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,976.31, 517,428.06 and 92,282.30 is: 138,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,976.31 : 517,428.06 = 92,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,976.31/517,428.06 = 92,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,976.31x = 517,428.06 × 92,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,976.31x = 47,749,451,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749,451,461.34/344,976.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,413.71

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