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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,754, 559,135.32 and 92,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,754, 559,135.32 and 92,273.68 is: 138,411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,754 : 559,135.32 = 92,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,754/559,135.32 = 92,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,754x = 559,135.32 × 92,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,754x = 51,593,473,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,593,473,594.38/372,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,411.59

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