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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,462.74, 348,694.12 and 92,221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,462.74, 348,694.12 and 92,221.38 is: 138,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,462.74 : 348,694.12 = 92,221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,462.74/348,694.12 = 92,221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,462.74x = 348,694.12 × 92,221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,462.74x = 32,157,052,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,157,052,944.29/232,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,332.07

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