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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,275.80, 348,327.30 and 92,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,275.80, 348,327.30 and 92,005.40 is: 137,973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,275.80 : 348,327.30 = 92,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,275.80/348,327.30 = 92,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,275.80x = 348,327.30 × 92,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,275.80x = 32,047,992,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,992,567.42/232,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,973.88

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