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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,614.78, 522,861.98 and 92,449.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,614.78, 522,861.98 and 92,449.14 is: 138,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,614.78 : 522,861.98 = 92,449.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,614.78/522,861.98 = 92,449.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,614.78x = 522,861.98 × 92,449.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,614.78x = 48,338,140,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338,140,389.70/348,614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,657.75

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