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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,753, 559,133.82 and 92,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,753, 559,133.82 and 92,272.68 is: 138,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,753 : 559,133.82 = 92,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,753/559,133.82 = 92,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,753x = 559,133.82 × 92,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,753x = 51,592,776,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,592,776,050.04/372,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,410.09

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