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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,265.34, 351,542.60 and 92,085.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,265.34, 351,542.60 and 92,085.74 is: 138,185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,265.34 : 351,542.60 = 92,085.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,265.34/351,542.60 = 92,085.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,265.34x = 351,542.60 × 92,085.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,265.34x = 32,372,060,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,060,462.52/234,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,185.45

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