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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,695.17, 352,161.21 and 92,642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,695.17, 352,161.21 and 92,642.23 is: 139,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,695.17 : 352,161.21 = 92,642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,695.17/352,161.21 = 92,642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,695.17x = 352,161.21 × 92,642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,695.17x = 32,624,998,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624,998,053.09/234,695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,010.10

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