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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,615.50, 533,423.26 and 92,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,615.50, 533,423.26 and 92,959.50 is: 139,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,615.50 : 533,423.26 = 92,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,615.50/533,423.26 = 92,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,615.50x = 533,423.26 × 92,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,615.50x = 49,586,759,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,759,537.97/355,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,439.25

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