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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,460.24, 348,690.38 and 92,218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,460.24, 348,690.38 and 92,218.87 is: 138,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,460.24 : 348,690.38 = 92,218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,460.24/348,690.38 = 92,218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,460.24x = 348,690.38 × 92,218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,460.24x = 32,155,832,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,155,832,823.47/232,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,328.31

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