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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,311.11, 537,485.49 and 92,073.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,311.11, 537,485.49 and 92,073.42 is: 138,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,311.11 : 537,485.49 = 92,073.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,311.11/537,485.49 = 92,073.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,311.11x = 537,485.49 × 92,073.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,311.11x = 49,488,127,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488,127,264.68/358,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,114.97

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