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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,838.06, 538,254.39 and 92,575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,838.06, 538,254.39 and 92,575.94 is: 138,863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,838.06 : 538,254.39 = 92,575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,838.06/538,254.39 = 92,575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,838.06x = 538,254.39 × 92,575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,838.06x = 49,829,406,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,829,406,113.38/358,838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,863.21

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