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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,843.52, 349,267.44 and 92,637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,843.52, 349,267.44 and 92,637.92 is: 138,957.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,843.52 : 349,267.44 = 92,637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,843.52/349,267.44 = 92,637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,843.52x = 349,267.44 × 92,637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,843.52x = 32,355,409,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355,409,165.32/232,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,957.74

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