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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,014.70, 571,516.38 and 92,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,014.70, 571,516.38 and 92,829.66 is: 139,243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,014.70 : 571,516.38 = 92,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,014.70/571,516.38 = 92,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,014.70x = 571,516.38 × 92,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,014.70x = 53,053,671,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053,671,239.83/381,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,243.11

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