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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,257.56, 559,886.77 and 92,774.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,257.56, 559,886.77 and 92,774.81 is: 139,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,257.56 : 559,886.77 = 92,774.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,257.56/559,886.77 = 92,774.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,257.56x = 559,886.77 × 92,774.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,257.56x = 51,943,386,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,943,386,024.80/373,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,162.32

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