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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,292.30, 537,438.86 and 92,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,292.30, 537,438.86 and 92,055.02 is: 138,082.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,292.30 : 537,438.86 = 92,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,292.30/537,438.86 = 92,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,292.30x = 537,438.86 × 92,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,292.30x = 49,473,946,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473,946,579.81/358,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,082.64

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