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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,977.37, 559,465.41 and 92,494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,977.37, 559,465.41 and 92,494.62 is: 138,741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,977.37 : 559,465.41 = 92,494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,977.37/559,465.41 = 92,494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,977.37x = 559,465.41 × 92,494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,977.37x = 51,747,540,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,747,540,501.09/372,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,741.77

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