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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,545.92, 539,314.56 and 93,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,545.92, 539,314.56 and 93,282.72 is: 139,922.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,545.92 : 539,314.56 = 93,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,545.92/539,314.56 = 93,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,545.92x = 539,314.56 × 93,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,545.92x = 50,308,729,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,308,729,092.40/359,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,922.96

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