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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,482.30, 348,637.05 and 92,211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,482.30, 348,637.05 and 92,211.90 is: 138,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,482.30 : 348,637.05 = 92,211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,482.30/348,637.05 = 92,211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,482.30x = 348,637.05 × 92,211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,482.30x = 32,148,484,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148,484,790.90/232,482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,283.58

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