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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,035.59, 538,551.77 and 92,773.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,035.59, 538,551.77 and 92,773.47 is: 139,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,035.59 : 538,551.77 = 92,773.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,035.59/538,551.77 = 92,773.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,035.59x = 538,551.77 × 92,773.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,035.59x = 49,963,316,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963,316,013.67/359,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,159.79

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