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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,976.65, 517,428.56 and 92,282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,976.65, 517,428.56 and 92,282.66 is: 138,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,976.65 : 517,428.56 = 92,282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,976.65/517,428.56 = 92,282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,976.65x = 517,428.56 × 92,282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,976.65x = 47,749,680,828.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749,680,828.21/344,976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,414.24

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