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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,147.40, 513,221.10 and 92,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,147.40, 513,221.10 and 92,829.40 is: 139,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,147.40 : 513,221.10 = 92,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,147.40/513,221.10 = 92,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,147.40x = 513,221.10 × 92,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,147.40x = 47,642,006,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642,006,780.34/342,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,244.10

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