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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,688.66, 349,149.63 and 92,487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,688.66, 349,149.63 and 92,487.38 is: 138,777.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,688.66 : 349,149.63 = 92,487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,688.66/349,149.63 = 92,487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,688.66x = 349,149.63 × 92,487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,688.66x = 32,291,934,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291,934,506.67/232,688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,777.43

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