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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,875.68, 559,308.12 and 92,391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,875.68, 559,308.12 and 92,391.04 is: 138,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,875.68 : 559,308.12 = 92,391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,875.68/559,308.12 = 92,391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,875.68x = 559,308.12 × 92,391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,875.68x = 51,675,058,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,058,887.24/372,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,585.22

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