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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,710.33, 349,046.00 and 92,431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,710.33, 349,046.00 and 92,431.29 is: 138,639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,710.33 : 349,046.00 = 92,431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,710.33/349,046.00 = 92,431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,710.33x = 349,046.00 × 92,431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,710.33x = 32,262,771,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,771,587.18/232,710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,639.19

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