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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,689.16, 349,150.38 and 92,487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,689.16, 349,150.38 and 92,487.88 is: 138,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,689.16 : 349,150.38 = 92,487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,689.16/349,150.38 = 92,487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,689.16x = 349,150.38 × 92,487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,689.16x = 32,292,178,447.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292,178,447.39/232,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,778.18

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