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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,340.71, 560,010 and 92,857.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,340.71, 560,010 and 92,857.96 is: 139,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,340.71 : 560,010 = 92,857.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,340.71/560,010 = 92,857.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,340.71x = 560,010 × 92,857.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,340.71x = 52,001,386,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001,386,179.60/373,340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,286.68

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