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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,706.08, 349,039.62 and 92,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,706.08, 349,039.62 and 92,427.04 is: 138,632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,706.08 : 349,039.62 = 92,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,706.08/349,039.62 = 92,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,706.08x = 349,039.62 × 92,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,706.08x = 32,260,698,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260,698,919.32/232,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,632.81

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