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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,592.40, 348,681.24 and 92,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,592.40, 348,681.24 and 92,255.04 is: 138,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,592.40 : 348,681.24 = 92,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,592.40/348,681.24 = 92,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,592.40x = 348,681.24 × 92,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,592.40x = 32,167,601,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167,601,743.45/232,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,300.31

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