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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,885.44, 349,405.92 and 92,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,885.44, 349,405.92 and 92,606.40 is: 138,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,885.44 : 349,405.92 = 92,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,885.44/349,405.92 = 92,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,885.44x = 349,405.92 × 92,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,885.44x = 32,357,224,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,224,389.89/232,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,940.52

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