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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,158.78, 538,694.16 and 92,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,158.78, 538,694.16 and 92,897.20 is: 139,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,158.78 : 538,694.16 = 92,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,158.78/538,694.16 = 92,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,158.78x = 538,694.16 × 92,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,158.78x = 50,043,179,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043,179,120.35/359,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,334.42

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