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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,835.52, 349,255.44 and 92,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,835.52, 349,255.44 and 92,629.92 is: 138,945.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,835.52 : 349,255.44 = 92,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,835.52/349,255.44 = 92,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,835.52x = 349,255.44 × 92,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,835.52x = 32,351,503,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,503,466.76/232,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,945.74

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