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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,006.40, 513,009.06 and 92,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,006.40, 513,009.06 and 92,688.40 is: 139,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,006.40 : 513,009.06 = 92,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,006.40/513,009.06 = 92,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,006.40x = 513,009.06 × 92,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,006.40x = 47,549,988,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549,988,956.90/342,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,032.45

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