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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,436.92, 560,152.50 and 92,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,436.92, 560,152.50 and 92,952.28 is: 139,427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,436.92 : 560,152.50 = 92,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,436.92/560,152.50 = 92,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,436.92x = 560,152.50 × 92,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,436.92x = 52,067,452,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,067,452,022.70/373,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,427.70

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