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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,842.02, 349,327.50 and 92,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,842.02, 349,327.50 and 92,699.06 is: 139,074.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,842.02 : 349,327.50 = 92,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,842.02/349,327.50 = 92,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,842.02x = 349,327.50 × 92,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,842.02x = 32,382,330,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,330,882.15/232,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,074.26

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